Orlando and Florida Interior Regions Frost Possible Overnight

Orlando Cold Weather Frost Possible -

Frost possibilities in tonight’s forecast for Central Florida continues the cold trend. The large trough that carved out in the eastern United States, and that is responsible for the extreme arctic blast invasion from the Great Plains eastward to the Atlantic seaboard and Florida, continues to be reinforced with more cold fronts. Tonight a cold dome high pressure system will settle over the southeast, including Florida, and this will allow winds to go very light. This will allow decent radiational cooling to setup, and temperatures will fall like a rock after sunset, especially over interior counties away from the coasts. Temps will fall into the mid to upper 30’s after midnight with area’s of frost developing in more sheltered area out of the wind. It will be pretty cold at area theme parks this evening, so be sure to dress for the cold.

Central Florida Freeze Not Likely -

Although temperatures will be in the 30’s, prolong freezing weather is not expected south of Ocala, FL. Northern Florida and along the I-10 corridor will see some freezing weather, with freeze watches now in affect. Vegetation that is sensitive to cold weather could be affected tonight, especially inland away from the water up and down the spine of the state. Frost is possible as far south as Lake Okeechobee and around the western side of the lake where temps seem to drop fast with the current setup.

Cold Weather Video Coverage Continues -

Weatherzine will be out overnight and Sunday morning in search of frost pictures and video, so be sure to check back for updates on the current Florida cold weather intrusion. The cold weather trend is expected to last well into next week, with a few more freeze and frost chances by mid week, so look for continued coverage.