FLORIDA – Temperatures will drop below freezing this weekend in parts of Florida, but it’s not the coldest weather the state has experienced.
The words Florida and frigid weather don’t usually go together, but Mother Nature has proven otherwise with record-breaking cold in the past.
In 1966, Alma recorded a low of 10 degrees, Saint Simons hit 15 degrees, and both Jacksonville and Gainesville saw temperatures drop to 20 degrees.
Despite the chill, some locals took advantage of more typical winter weather today.
Shaeniya Robinson and friends enjoyed a picnic and painting outdoors. “We just wanted to get out of the house,” she said.
While Friday’s temperatures reached the upper 60s, a sharp drop is expected soon.
“It’s definitely going to affect it,” said Jennifer Moody, owner of Delicious Duval Dogs. “I don’t think anybody’s going to be out.”
Moody plans to move her hotdog cart indoors to stay warm and keep serving customers.
With frigid temperatures expected to linger into the workweek, staying indoors is likely the best plan for most.