Florida – Palm fronds barely stirred this morning as mild air settled across Central Florida, a calm start during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Headlights cut through a few pockets of shallow fog near sunrise, but dry pavement and clear skies quickly took over.
According to the National Weather Service, conditions remain quiet and stable across the Orlando area through the holiday period. Highs climb near 78 degrees through Christmas Day and beyond, with low humidity and light winds keeping travel impacts minimal. No rain is expected through the end of the workweek.
Around Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Park, and Lake Buena Vista, drivers may notice patchy fog during the early morning hours, mainly near lakes and low-lying roads. Visibility improves quickly after sunrise. Major routes like I-4, State Road 408, and Florida’s Turnpike remain clear and dry.
To be fair, this is not winter weather by any stretch. Still, cooler nights in the mid to upper 50s can create brief fog before dawn, especially heading out early for flights or long drives. Travelers should allow a few extra minutes during early departures.
Christmas Day brings wall-to-wall sunshine with highs near the upper 70s, ideal for outdoor plans and return travel. Conditions stay consistent into Friday, when many residents and visitors hit the roads again. Meteorologists note no cold snaps, no storms, and no travel-disrupting weather signals.
Looking ahead, temperatures remain well above normal for late December, part of a broader warm pattern stretching into early January. That warmth keeps winter hazards far north of Florida while much of the country deals with snow and ice.
Plan ahead if traveling early. Watch for fog near sunrise, then enjoy smooth driving conditions. How early are you heading out for post-Christmas travel?
Five Day Outlook for Orlando, Florida
- Today: Sunny, high near 78°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 78°F
- Christmas Day: Sunny, high near 78°F
- Thursday: Clear, low near 56°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 78°F
