Jacksonville is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought conditions with only slight rain chances ahead, according to News4JAX Meteorologist Katie Garner. The week is expected to bring warm, above-average temperatures with limited relief from pop-up showers.

Significant cold is expected to hit Jacksonville and the surrounding area for New Year's with gusty winds, patchy rain, and dense fog this morning, according to News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner.

Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought.