OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As Ocala braces for freezing temperatures under a Freeze Warning until 8 a.m. Friday, nearby Williston prepares for a frosty weekend of a different kind.
Kirby Farm’s 6th Annual Snow Party promises wintery fun with a snow slide and family festivities, bringing a touch of snow to Florida despite the chill in the air.
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What to Expect:
- Sub-freezing temps overnight
- Tender plants and outdoor pets need extra care!
- Take steps to protect vulnerable members of our community.
Good News: A warm-up is on the horizon, but don’t get too cozy—rain and another cold front will cool things back down by midweek.
Ocala Forecast
Here’s your day-by-day outlook from the National Weather Service.
Friday: Freeze Warning in effect with widespread frost before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Wind chill values as low as 28 early. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 60. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday: A 10% chance of rain before 7 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night: A 20% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
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