Miami residents better bundle up as the curtain closes on 2023 features a chilly encore, with a cold snap setting the stage for a cooler-than-average finish. The recent cold front that swept through South Florida on Friday is the main act, bringing temperatures that are sitting pretty well below the seasonal norms, with the mercury hitting highs only in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the weekend, according to National Weather Service.
The forecast is not all about shivering, though, skies will clear eventually, and the sun will scoff at the remnants of the cloud cover by Sunday, "Behind that front are temperatures that are well below average with highs both Saturday and Sunday only in the upper 60s to around 70F while morning lows drop into the 50s across most of mainland South Florida," per WSVN Weather Blog, they report that after a predominantly cloudy Saturday, a radiant Sunday is on the bill with a completely clear horizon.
As midnight approaches to usher Thursday in cheers and hopeful resolutions, the temperature's set to find itself in the upper 50s over most of Miami-Dade County and Broward Counties and the 60s in the Florida Keys as clear skies prevail, with calm winds. The light breeze may make Saturday feel even colder without that sunshine to soften the blow until Sunday arrives. As the calendar flips into the New Year, a gradual warming trend is expected, with temperatures forecast to climb into the upper 70s by Thursday, for those longing for a bit of warmth to start their 2024.
If the warmth is what you seek, patience is a must; "It’s not until the start of the new year when temperatures will gradually rise through Thursday, climbing into the upper 70s for a high," according to the WSVN Weather Blog, suggesting the winter wear will not be packed away just yet. Still, the promise of brighter, warmer days is just over the holiday horizon as the high-pressure system makes itself cozy above the state.
