ORLANDO, Fla. – A big weather pattern is unfolding across the country, and while Central Florida will be spared the bulk of it, we’ll still feel its effects by early next week.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
High pressure remains in control, keeping conditions mostly dry and warm across Central Florida. Expect temperatures to climb into the 70s to low 80s. A few spotty showers are possible near the coast, but most communities will stay rain-free.
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WEEKEND
Central Florida stays on the warm side of a very active winter storm track setting up from Texas to the Carolinas and points north. Across our area, highs will reach the upper 70s to low 80s through the weekend, with some areas even flirting with record highs by Sunday.
NEXT FRONT
By late Sunday into Monday, attention turns to a strong and potentially disruptive winter storm expected to impact parts of the Deep South, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic.
This system could end up being the strongest winter storm of the season for some areas north of Florida, bringing snow, ice and travel impacts.
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For Central Florida, the bulk of the storm’s energy stays well to our north. However, the cold front tied to this system is forecast to slide south through on Monday, bringing a 30-40% chance of rain.
NEXT WEEK
Cooler and drier air settles in Monday night and Tuesday, with a noticeable drop in temperatures compared to the weekend warmth.
Inland areas could see lows dipping into the 40s by early Tuesday and Wednesday.
Additional fronts later next week may reinforce cooler air, though details remain uncertain.