Cold Temperatures Expected in South Florida This Weekend
Temperatures to Drop to Coldest of the Season
Temperatures this weekend will drop in South Florida to the coldest of the season thus far, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Weekend Forecast
Saturday morning will see temperatures as low as the mid to upper 40s in inland suburbs of the east coast metro area, with slightly warmer conditions along the coast. The interior and Lake Okeechobee region could see temperatures drop to the upper 30s to low 40s.
Pre-Front Conditions
Friday, prior to the front, should be calm and quiet, with highs in the mid 70s.
The Cold Front
A trough will swing cooler air southward from Canada and the Midwest to the region. NWS meteorologist Shawn Bhatti said the steeper the trajectory of the upper jet stream across the continent, from western Canada down to the Southeastern U.S., the stronger the front will be.
Return to Warmer Conditions
Warmer conditions will return Sunday, with daytime temperatures in the mid-70s, dipping to low 60s overnight. There will be a brief warming trend into early next week before a second cold front descends on the region.
Prolonged Period of Below Average Temperatures
The NWS said that there is an “increasing potential of a prolonged period of below average temperatures beginning middle of next week.” The NWS is not yet predicting just how cold next week will be in South Florida, but there could be the potential for “very cool” temperatures, Bhatti said.
Mid-Week Cold Front
The mid-week cold front could “brush us pretty good,” he said.
Conclusion
A cold weekend is expected in South Florida, with temperatures dropping to the coldest of the season. While warmer conditions will return on Sunday, a prolonged period of below average temperatures is expected to begin in the middle of next week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the expected low temperature this weekend?
A: Temperatures could drop to the mid to upper 40s in inland suburbs and the upper 30s to low 40s in the interior and Lake Okeechobee region.
Q: What is the expected high temperature on Friday?
A: Highs will be in the mid 70s on Friday.
Q: How long will the cold weather last?
A: The NWS is predicting a prolonged period of below average temperatures beginning in the middle of next week.
Q: How cold will it get next week?
A: The NWS is not yet predicting just how cold next week will be, but there is the potential for “very cool” temperatures.
