Florida – Cold air clings to porches and parked cars this morning as fog thins under pale sunlight. Thermometers dipped into the low 20s across Tallahassee, leaving frost on windshields and exposed pipes at risk.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory remain in effect through mid-morning. Temperatures dropped as low as 22 degrees across parts of the Big Bend and Panhandle. Frost and freeze conditions threaten sensitive plants and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Conditions improve quickly after sunrise. Sunshine pushes highs into the upper 50s later today, offering brief relief. Calm winds help, but shaded areas stay cold longer. Drivers should watch bridges and low spots early, where patchy ice may linger.
The pattern shifts again this weekend. Clouds increase Saturday, followed by scattered rain developing by afternoon. Roads turn damp, setting up a familiar January risk. As colder air slides back in Saturday night, rain may briefly mix with snow north of Tallahassee. Accumulation appears limited, but wet pavement could refreeze after sunset.
Sunday stays cool and unsettled early, then dries out by evening. Lows fall into the upper 20s Sunday night, renewing freeze concerns for pets, pipes, and plants. MLK Day brings sunshine and milder air, with highs climbing into the mid-50s. The calmer feel may be deceptive, as freeze-thaw cycles continue to stress roads and infrastructure.
Residents should drip faucets during freezes, cover tender vegetation, and limit early-morning travel during cold snaps. Keep pets indoors and check on neighbors who may need help staying warm.
More rain chances arrive midweek as temperatures trend warmer. How cold did it feel outside your door this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Tallahassee, FL
- Today: Sunny after a freezing start, high near 57
- Saturday: Increasing clouds, chance of rain late, high near 65
- Sunday: Rain likely early, then clearing, high near 46
- MLK Day Monday: Sunny and milder, high near 55
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, cool morning, high near 53
