After a brisk Sunday, the coldest air of the season continues to push into Central Florida.

  • Overnight lows in mid to upper 30s
  • Warmer weather returns Monday

Temps will continue to tumble overnight with lows in the mid to upper 30s under clear skies.

Marion and Sumter are under Freeze Warnings, where temps may fall below 32 towards daybreak. Patchy frost is also possible in areas northwest of Orlando, but a widespread frost is not anticipated. Potted plants should be taken indoors along the I-75 corridor, and sensitive vegetation should be covered.

Warmer weather is on the way for Monday. After a crisp start, we will see plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid 60s.

Another cool night is expected, with lows back in the mid 40s.

Another cold front will move on Tuesday. Ahead of it, winds will begin to gust with highs in the low 70s.

The cold air returns for Wednesday. Despite plenty of sunshine, highs will only climb into the low 60s.

Overnight lows will again tumble into the upper 30s and low 40s.

Yet another warm-up begins to close next week, with highs in the 60s and 70s both Thursday and Friday.

Another cold front will arrive late Friday, which could bring a few showers across the area.

Early indications are next weekend will be warmer, with temps in the low to mid 70s.

The last time it snowed in Orlando

Snow is the last thing we think about in Florida, and many current residents escaped the north to get away from snow.

Nevertheless, it has happened in Florida, and even as far south as Miami.

Many times the snow we see in Central Florida is called ocean-effect snow, similar to lake effect snow.

But every once in a very great while, we see a dusting in the Orlando area. And in 1977, we actually saw a few inches.

Here are a few notable dates from the last 50 years:

  • Jan. 8-9, 2010 -- Reports of light snowfall from Marion County down to Melbourne in Brevard County.
  • Jan. 3, 2008 -- Snow flurries in Daytona Beach.
  • Nov. 21, 2006 -- A light dusting and snowflakes in Central Florida.
  • Jan. 24, 2003 -- Ocean-effect snow in Volusia County.
  • Dec. 23-24, 1989 -- Light snow led to a white Christmas for some in Florida, including in Palm Coast in Flagler County.
  • Jan. 18, 1977 -- A combination of weather systems created an arctic blast that sent cold temperatures all the way down to Miami, where it snowed. Orlando and Tampa saw as much as six inches of rain in some isolated spots, though one to two inches was more common. 

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