South Florida Braces for Another Cold Morning with Frigid Wind Chills

A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s with wind chills making it feel even colder.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:55am

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South Florida is waking up to another frigid morning with temperatures in the 30s and 40s and wind chills making it feel even colder. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties, and some Freeze Warnings have been issued for inland areas. A Frost Advisory is also in effect for inland Miami-Dade. Despite the cold start, temperatures are expected to rise into the mid- to upper 60s during the afternoon, and there is a chance of showers throughout the day.

Why it matters

South Florida has experienced a particularly cold and volatile winter, and this latest cold front is the latest in a series of frigid weather systems impacting the region. The cold temperatures and wind chills pose risks to vulnerable populations and can disrupt daily life, making this an important weather event to monitor.

The details

According to CBS News Miami Meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez, the cold temperatures and wind chills are being caused by a cold front moving through the region. The Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for areas west of Interstate 95 and US 1 due to the wind chills, while Freeze Warnings have been issued a bit further north and inland in Broward County. A Frost Advisory is also in effect for inland Miami-Dade County until 9 a.m. due to the potential for frost formation as the wind settles down.

  • The Cold Weather Advisory and Freeze Warnings are in effect until later on Tuesday morning.
  • The Frost Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

The players

Lissette Gonzalez

CBS News Miami Meteorologist who provided details on the cold weather conditions and advisories in effect.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a wild winter. And we're going to see another cold front later this week. But, as for now, we have another, final cold morning where today you're going to need to add layers.”

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News Miami Meteorologist (CBS News Miami)

“We have a Cold Weather Advisory for areas west of Interstate 95 and US 1 because of those wind chills. On top of that, Freeze Warnings are in effect a little further north and inland of Broward County, and that's through 9 a.m.”

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News Miami Meteorologist (CBS News Miami)

“We also have a Frost Advisory, which is new, that is for inland Miami-Dade County until 9 a.m. because the wind has settled down and now we do have the potential for frost forming.”

— Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News Miami Meteorologist (CBS News Miami)

What’s next

Residents should continue to monitor the weather conditions and advisories throughout the day, as temperatures are expected to rise but there is also a chance of showers. The next cold front is expected to move in later this week, bringing another round of frigid weather to South Florida.

The takeaway

This latest cold snap is part of an unusually volatile winter season for South Florida, with a series of cold fronts bringing frigid temperatures and wind chills to the region. While the cold temperatures will moderate later in the day, the potential for frost and freeze conditions underscores the need for residents to take precautions and stay informed about the evolving weather situation.