Jacksonville, Florida – The southern East Coast shifts deeper into an unusually cold pattern during the Feb 5–9 stretch, with below-normal temperatures extending from the Carolinas through coastal Georgia and into much of Florida. While snow and ice remain well north of the region, the persistence of the cold will be the primary concern, especially during overnight and early morning hours along the I-95 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, Arctic air entrenched across the eastern U.S. continues to press south, keeping temperatures several degrees below seasonal averages from Charleston and Savannah down through Jacksonville, Orlando, and South Florida. Despite the cold air, precipitation chances remain limited, with little rain expected across the region during this stretch.
In Jacksonville and Savannah, daytime highs are expected to run cooler than normal, with mornings starting in the 30s and 40s. Farther south, including Orlando, West Palm Beach, and Miami, temperatures will also trend below average, with cool mornings that may feel especially brisk for residents unaccustomed to extended cold spells. While freezing temperatures are unlikely outside inland north Florida, prolonged exposure remains a concern.
The continued cold follows recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, underscoring the risks even in traditionally mild climates. Officials urge residents to check on elderly neighbors, ensure safe use of space heaters, and limit prolonged exposure during the coldest hours.
The cold, dry pattern is expected to persist through the period, with additional advisories possible if colder air presses farther south later in the week.
