You've probably come across the words polar vortex a few times already during this winter season. Maybe you're familiar with what it truly means, or maybe not. We're here today talking about exactly what it means for our weather

Yesterday marked a record setting dose of cold weather into our area. The freeze isn't over quite yet, but the end is in sight before the first few days of February deliver us a mixed bag of weather conditions between now and this time next weekend.

Temperatures are already on the way down as the leading edge of our arctic airmass comes through. Several spots in Central Florida are feeling tropical storm force wind gusts just behind the cold front having swept through earlier today, and we're solely going downhill further from here.

One of the most powerful winter storms so far is about to get underway over the next two or three days. Just about everyone across the country will feel impacts as this gets going.

The clock is ticking to the end of both the calendar year and the end to our warm but pleasant Florida weather. A massive slug of cold air from up north is on its way, and it will cause impacts to how you plan your New Years Eve activities.

We saw some frigid and freezing temperatures in parts of Central Florida over the last few days. Will there be more cold snaps coming? Could they become more frequent? Here's what to know.

We saw a lot of cold temperatures establish new records.

Central Florida is in for a see-saw style event over the next three days with temperatures climbing toward the upper 80s today and tomorrow, a chance for some strong to severe storms, and then a winter prelude. Here are all the details to get you geared up

Our approaching cold front has a thick band of heavy rain and storms along its leading edge, expected to drape across our viewing area by Sunday afternoon. Beyond that, temperatures will drop excessively with a below-freezing wind chill likely for our northern counties.

An Apopka church is opening its doors to provide warmth and food to the area’s homeless during this weekend’s cold snap.

Cold Weather shelters are set and ready for people as Lake County is set to be impacted by an artic blast throughout the weekend.

Temperatures crash Friday afternoon, evening

It will be feeling festive for the holidays!

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As Central Florida braces for freezing temperatures, experts suggest that homeowners turn on the heat sooner rather than later.

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With temperatures expected to drop to the lowest in two years this weekend, a cold weather shelter will be open for anyone who needs a warm place to stay, and Flagler County officials are urging residents to use the option, even if it means leaving home for the holiday.

A blast of cold air across the country means a Christmas Eve in the 30s is possible, according to News 6 meteorologists.

The one-two punch of frigid Arctic air and a major winter storm could cause significant travel issues leading up to Christmas.

It’s time to hop on the Polar Express because the coldest air in years is expected to blast into Central Florida on Friday.

After a couple of days near 70 to close out the work week, a massive Nor’easter in New England is poised to send the Sunshine State into the freezer.

After a brief, festive cool down right before Christmas Eve, the warmth has surged back into the Sunshine State.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Most of Central Florida is waking up to the coldest morning in nearly three years. Temperatures only warm back to the upper 40s and lower 50s again Saturday. The lighter winds may help it to feel a little “warmer” than Christmas even with temperatures about the same. A freeze, temperatures falling to 32 degrees or below, is likely northwest of Orlando. This front will not be as dramatic as Christmas Eve.

A strong cold front will move through Central Florida during the evening hours of Christmas Eve. Severe threats Christmas Eve nightThrough the first few hours of Christmas morning scattered rain will continue before drier air quickly moves in allowing sunshine to return for the morning north of Orlando and for everyone by the afternoon. Highs will go from the upper 70s and lower 80s Christmas Eve afternoon to the upper 30s and lower 40s Christmas morning. Temperatures drop 30-40 degrees from late Christmas Eve into Christmas morning. Another cold morning will be on tap for Sunday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida will experience two seasons in twelve hours as a strong cold front ushers in Arctic air. Highs Christmas Eve will be extremely warm, climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s. Temperatures plummet Christmas Eve nightHigh temperatures for Christmas will likely officially occur at midnight. Coldest Christmas' in the last 25 years. The coldest night in almost three years arrives Christmas night.