Miami is preparing for its coldest temperatures in two years this week, as a cold front is set to reach Florida by Monday evening. Although today was slightly warmer than previous days, rain is expected in parts of the state tonight ahead of the front's arrival.
Brandon Orr, a meteorologist with Local 10, has indicated that temperatures will begin to fall Tuesday morning, with lows hitting 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). However, the true blast of arctic air won't arrive until the following morning, when temperatures are expected to drop to 40°F (4.4°C), marking the coldest day in the city since January 2023. This chilly weather is expected to persist until Friday.
Over the weekend, temperatures will rebound, climbing back up to nearly 80°F (26°C).
In the broader context of the United States, more than 1,300 flights were canceled, and hundreds more were delayed as a severe winter storm swept across the nation since the weekend, bringing heavy snow and icy winds. Train services have also been disrupted, with over 20 cancellations on Sunday, more than 40 planned for Monday, and two already scheduled for Tuesday.
The massive wave of snow, wind, ice, and freezing temperatures has created hazardous travel conditions from the central and southern parts of the United States to the East Coast. The National Guard has been called in to rescue hundreds of stranded motorists from the highways.
The cold snap forced the closure of schools and government offices in several states, and nearly 300,000 customers were left without power early Monday in Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, and Missouri.
The Weather Prediction Center has warned of dangerously cold temperatures in the coming days, which will be felt even in Florida, with severe frosts predicted to reach the southern part of the state.
Impact of Cold Weather on Miami and the United States
How cold will it get in Miami this week?
Temperatures in Miami are expected to drop to 40°F (4.4°C) on Wednesday, the coldest since January 2023.
What impact has the winter storm had on travel in the U.S.?
The winter storm has caused over 1,300 flight cancellations and disrupted train services, with hazardous travel conditions prompting rescues by the National Guard.
Which states have been affected by power outages?
Power outages have impacted nearly 300,000 customers across Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, and Missouri.