The cold front has arrived in Florida. When will it end?
How do Floridians know it’s time to bring out the sweaters, hats and gloves?
When it gets so cold, the water parks have to shut down.
Universal Volcano Bay, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquatica are closed Monday and Tuesday because of chilly temperatures, according to WTSP.
How cold are we talking about?
Many areas across east Central Florida are waking up Tuesday to temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Highs are expected to be in the mid-60s this week across Central Florida, with temperatures dropping again into the low 40s Tuesday night, according to the weather service.
Dec 3 | Grab your winter coats because it's cold outside! Many areas this morning in the upper 30s to low 40s across east central Florida! A few rural spots are even in the mid 30s. Cold temps persist this morning, and it remains cool this afternoon with highs in the 60s. pic.twitter.com/6qOBATjxxH
— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) December 3, 2019
Those living in the Bradenton area also saw temperatures in the 40s Monday night — but the forecast shows it slightly rising into the mid-50s the rest of the week, with highs near 70 during the day.
What about South Florida?
Forecasters says the region felt this year’s “coldest air of the season” Monday night, and it will be cold again on Tuesday night.
But, it’s still more bearable than the rest of the state.
Monday started off comfortable, with highs near 80, but it didn’t last. Forecasters said temperatures dropped into the low 50s by nightfall, according to the National Weather Service in South Florida.
Broward County also went into a Cold Weather Emergency and opened cold-night shelters Monday as windchills were expected to make temperatures feel like the upper 30s or low 40s.
The chilly weather is forecast to stay the rest of the week with highs near 70 and lows in the 50s and 60s.
What day will be the coldest? When will temperatures spike up again?
Here’s what you need to know:
Dec 3: Good morning South Florida. Take a look at those cool morning temperatures! They should struggle to reach 70's later this afternoon. So if you enjoy the cooler weather, make sure to take some time and enjoy it. #Flwx pic.twitter.com/KowksuPP2a
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) December 3, 2019
▪ Tuesday is forecast to be the coldest day in South Florida this week, with a high that won’t reach 70. Temperatures will also dip into the 50s Tuesday night, but it’s expected to be slightly warmer than Monday night.
▪ If you were making plans to visit Santa’s Enchanted Forest, make sure you bundle up. In addition to the chilly weather Monday and Tuesday nights, lows will be in the 50s for the rest of the week.
▪ Temperatures will start to rise again Thursday — but it won’t be until Friday when highs will rebound to near 80.
▪ While it will be cold, the good news is that skies are expected to be clear and sunny through the weekend.
If these forecasts just sent chills down your back, maybe you’ll rather be in the Keys?
If you like cool temperatures and dry weather, you're in luck! A dry cold front will move through the Keys on Monday, allowing for below-normal temperatures for the rest of the work week. For more details, please visit https://t.co/I7EVypHugN #flwx #KeyWest #FloridaKeys #winter pic.twitter.com/C9ANeY127G
— NWS Key West (@NWSKeyWest) December 2, 2019
The days are forecast to be fairly sunny this week, with highs in the mid-70s and lows in the mid-60s. Once the weekend arrives, forecasters say you might see a 10 percent chance of rain through Monday.
Definitely nicer weather compared to other parts of the state, like those living in the Tallahassee or Pensacola area.
They might have the worst of the cold front, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s Monday and Tuesday nights. The rest of the week is forecast to be slightly warmer, with highs in the 60s and lows near 40.
