🩳From shorts to sweaters🧣

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hi Insider — Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos here. Central Florida stays on the warm side of a very active winter storm pattern setting up from Texas through the Carolinas and farther north. That means we’re holding onto above-average warmth this weekend, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and a few spots could even flirt with record highs by Sunday.

It’ll be the perfect weekend to get out and enjoy everything Central Florida has to offer. Have you checked out Meteorologist Michelle Morgan’s 6 Things to Do list? She’s put together a great roundup.

By late Sunday into Monday, attention shifts to a strong and potentially disruptive winter storm expected to impact parts of the Deep South, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic, bringing changes as we head into next week. Click here for the full forecast.

Warm weather = outdoor fun 😎

Thanks for checking out another week of our Insider-only weather newsletter, meteorologist Michelle Morgan here. So… have you heard how warm it’s going to be? It’s going to feel more like spring than winter, and with weather like this, there’s no shortage of things to do across Central Florida.

First up, the Orlando Science Center is unveiling a brand-new astronaut exhibit this weekend, running through early May. Ever wondered what it’s really like to be an astronaut? This is your chance to find out.

There’s also another fun event happening outside at the Orlando Science Center at Loch Haven Park on Saturday. While you enjoy samples from 30 local brewers, the kids can dive into interactive science demos—or you can challenge your friends to a game of cornhole or giant Jenga.

For the full list of fun things to do this weekend, click here.

Hurricane Hunters to investigate a storm system that could bring snow to the south ❄️

Hi there — Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges here. Believe it or not, there’s no off-season for the Hurricane Hunters. When the tropics quiet down, they stay busy with training missions, research flights, and even investigating powerful winter storms.

After an Arctic blast pushed much of Central Florida to freezing temperatures or colder, another system is now taking shape that could bring snow to parts of the Southeast—including the Florida Panhandle. Click here to read more.

Cold weather builds character! Right? 🥶

Thanks for joining me for the latest newsletter, everyone. Meteorologist David Nazario here, back to talk about some pretty wild temperature swings ahead of a significant winter storm this weekend.

You’ve probably already noticed it warming up outside—but don’t get too comfortable. This warm-up won’t last long. In fact, here’s a little meteorology tip you can share: this time of year, when temperatures suddenly spike, it’s often a sign that another cooldown is right around the corner.

And sure enough, that’s exactly what’s coming. Whether you love the cold or not, Mother Nature has made her decision. January is shaping up to end on a chilly note, and early February looks even colder.

For the full breakdown, head over HERE to read my latest article.