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After a cold start with near freezing temperatures, the airmass in place will start to modify some as highs return to the low 60s. Overnight will still be cool, in the 40s, but to be back around 70 within this warming trend on Friday will feel balmy compared to what’s to come over the weekend.

A gusty cold front will usher in arctic air on Saturday initially with a few showers. Skies will clear quickly but temperatures will be exceedingly cold for Central Florida standards, as we wake up to 20s on Sunday followed by highs confined to the 40s.

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Highs: Mid-60

Lows: Low to Mid-30s

Rain Coverage: 0%

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