Freeze watch to go into effect in South Florida with temps in the 30s possible
A freeze watch was set to go into effect in South Florida this weekend as temperatures were expected to dip into the low to middle 30s, forecasters said.
The freeze watch will go into effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning, National Weather Service officials said Thursday.
1/29 @ 5PM: A *Freeze Watch* has been issued for portions of South Florida.
– The potential exists for low temperatures in upper 20s to low 30s in the watch area.
– We are still 48 hours away from Sunday AM and additional fluctuations in the forecast are possible. pic.twitter.com/U8fJaM7nFK— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) January 29, 2026
It impacts inland Miami-Dade, Broward and Collier counties.
SOUTH FLORIDA COLD
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the NWS said.
It’s expected to be the coldest air seen in South Florida since December 2010.
Ahead of the upcoming cold blast this weekend, we're sure y'all are all wondering: when was the last time that temperatures dropped below average to near freezing across South Florida?
We have the answer for you! Here are some cold temperatures stats for our four climate sites. pic.twitter.com/mI4qrzNXVl— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) January 29, 2026
