The sky really does look clearer this time of year, and there’s a science-based reason behind it.

If you’re a fan of the cool weather, the first half of winter in Florida will likely be your best bet to feel some.

Central Florida is in for a see-saw style event over the next three days with temperatures climbing toward the upper 80s today and tomorrow, a chance for some strong to severe storms, and then a winter prelude. Here are all the details to get you geared up

La Niña is holding strong in the tropical Pacific, which will have implications on how our fall and winter seasons behave. But this will come to an end, almost rather abruptly.

Florida Power & Light has released its suggestion for the optimal temperature to keep your home at this winter.

La Niña could very well take over the tropical Pacific yet again as it did last year in the fall. This may have implications on hurricane season, but it has even greater to do with another season in the immediate future: winter.

Deputies in Flagler County arrested a man in a van on Beverly Beach after they say they found sea turtle eggs on the floorboard of the vehicle, and a plethora of drugs throughout the van.

The NCAA’s House settlement era has launched, with athletic programs across the country free to start paying millions to their athletes in the biggest change in the history of college athletics.

Some big fronts are slated to pass through our viewing area over the next few days. Will this be the final move of winter before we fully warm into the spring season?

Central Florida has been submerged completely in dense fog since the middle of last weekend, and it likely won't be departing as quick as ordinarily.

As of Groundhog Day, Phil did in fact predict another six weeks of winter regardless if the calendar states the season is over. But it looks like Florida may be entirely excluded from this based on the latest model trends.

The prolific winter storm event which brought heavy snow to the Panhandle and freezing temperatures to Central Florida also helped really bring down the states drought conditions.

With highs now climbing into the 70s, Central Florida is no longer in the top 10 for the coldest January on record

The arctic blast has long since dissipated, and for now, none of our computer models or long-range projections suggest another large outbreak is coming. We could receive some "cooler" air, dipping us into the upper 60s as we move through the first two weeks of February but... is winter just about over for us Floridians?

This time 365 days ago we'd already experienced a few different prolific tornado outbreaks as a result of our wintertime pattern. You fast forward to present day, and the current winter season has sung a totally different tune. Why such a vast difference? Just sheer luck? There's more to it than that.

Florida faces frosty conditions, as well as freezing temperatures that could lead to the issuance of HARD freeze warnings. Here's what the difference between all these wintry titles means, and how you can better prepare before it hits.

Weather can be tricky.

We're keeping track of record-breaking snowfall along the Gulf Coast.

Florida’s all-time snowfall record to be threatened

Florida's temperatures did indeed plummet a whopping 30+ degrees in short order.

Road conditions are beginning to deteriorate in the central U.S. as a mixture of snow, ice and plunging temperatures arrived.

Why name Florida cities after the coldest season of the year? A historian breaks down the meaning behind Florida 'Winter' names.

Stay warm this winter with 58% off a heated scarf that wraps you in adjustable heat—perfect for freezing commutes and icy walks.

Winter is right around the corner and for some Floridians, the cooler weather may get them spending more time outside when it’s not so hot and humid. Well, for those who love to read, there’s a Central Florida book club taking the library to local parks exploring nature and talking books.

Winter may be near, but Walt Disney World tempted fans with a dream of spring Wednesday, announcing the dates for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.

Winter is a great time to experiment with new food preparations and flavors to keep your meals nutritious and interesting.

A slow switch to a la nina style pattern could spell drought and fire hazards for a lot of us in Florida moving through the peak of winter

We're finally starting to plunge into a more bonified La Nina ENSO. What is ENSO, and how does that influence what we'll see here in Florida?

For the upcoming winter, La Niña is expected to take over. Here's what that means.

A freak wave struck Volusia County beaches just hours before the busy Independence Day weekend of 1992.

Winter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones.”.

Winter isn’t coming to HBO this summer, but fire and blood surely will instead.

Blast of cold air to return as spring begins

Why name Florida cities after the coldest season of the year? A historian breaks down the meaning behind Florida 'Winter' names.

Getting through winter healthy means trying to protect yourself from respiratory viruses.

The big question is do people really get sick more often during the winter?

Here's what to expect weather-wise in Florida.

With cold weather making its way into Central Florida this weekend, many people are getting ready to bring out their heaters.

Is winter in Florida still going to be crazy different?

During the colder and drier weather, you can't get touch anything without the zapped! Here's the science behind that zap.

A freak wave strikes Volusia County beaches just hours before the busy Independence Day weekend of 1992. On today's special episode of Your Florida Daily, we’re diving deeper into one of my favorite random Florida facts of 2022: The story of the mystery wave and how it challenged scientists to confirm what sailors around the world already knew. That "rogue" waves are real.

Snow, black ice, frost — but have you ever heard of inversions?

Climate change is driving warmer winters, and several cities in the U.S. South, including Tupelo, Atlanta and Houston, experienced one of their top five warmest meteorological winters this year.

A brutal winter storm has closed interstate highways from Arizona to Wyoming, trapped motorists in their cars, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people and prompted the first blizzard warning in Southern California in decades.

The work is finished, and we have to admit, the entries are even cooler than we imagined.

The wind chill on Mount Washington in New Hampshire crashed to at least 108 degrees below zero Friday night.

A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration.

So, how well do you believe Punxsutawney Phil’s ability to judge whether there will be an early spring?

A deadly storm system is lashing a large swath of the southern U.S. with bands of sleet and snow for a third day.

For more than 100 years, Michigan Tech University has staged what’s known as the Winter Carnival.

It was one of many wintry facts about Mars that NASA shared as an arctic blast pushed across the country last week.

SeaWorld Orlando is set to delay its opening over the Christmas weekend due to "unseasonably cold" weather.

Florida and winter have a flaky relationship, let's make the most of it.

We’re here to present the ultimate glass-is-half-full outlook, despite the snow, cold and wind chills.

Our Solutionaries team has been working hard to find solutions for many issues plaguing our communities.

The one-two punch of frigid Arctic air and a major winter storm could cause significant travel issues leading up to Christmas.

Yes, this is Florida. It’s supposed to be warm. More often than not, however, Central Florida has been running about 5-10 degrees above where we should be for this time of the year.

Parts of the Great Lakes region could be crippled heading into the weekend as a major lake effect snowstorm gets underway.

A spring storm brought several feet of snow to the Sierra Nevada and rain to parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, with more stormy weather expected this week.

Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.

Wait, it's still winter?

The first so-called modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Athens.

It seems like it’s colder than usual just about everywhere in the country these days, which is obviously making a lot of folks sick and tired of the chilly weather.

Falling snow is not a common sight in Central Florida.

A massive storm moving through the Deep South and eventually up into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will bring windy and much colder weather into Central Florida Sunday.

The ashes of Winter the dolphin have been returned to the sea, about two months after the beloved marine mammal of movie star fame died at a Florida aquarium.

A massive winter storm will likely take shape across the southern U.S. this weekend.

On the 16th anniversary of her rescue, Clearwater Marine Aquarium proudly announced Friday its plans to honor Winter the Dolphin’s long legacy.

Cooler temperatures and shorter days can often lead to forgetting the sunscreen in winter. Here's why you should protect your skin no matter the season.

Winter has started out weird in the United States.

The holiday season is full of scrumptious smells, but did you know you can smell the different seasons?

Now that hurricane season is over, we can turn our attention to the upcoming winter.

Yes, there's snow in Florida.

Several events are planned this weekend in remembrance of Winter, the marine mammal star of the “Dolphin Tale” movies who died at age 16.

Florida’s most famous dolphin Winter died of twisted intestines.

The mother of two faced another system glitch that locked her DEO account in July, blocking an estimated seven weeks, $1,200, in back-benefits.

Amy Carmichael lives more than 4,000 miles from the Florida aquarium that housed Winter, the “Dolphin Tale” movie star with a prosthetic tail who died this week at age 16.

Winter touched millions of lives with her story but perhaps the one she touched the most was Jim Savage, the man who found her in the Mosquito Lagoon 16 years ago.

Norwegian Cruise Lines is finally sailing from Port Canaveral this weekend.

The lockdown has been lifted at Cypress Creek High School after investigators did not locate any weapons, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Troopers are on scene of a crash involving a dump truck versus a train bridge on State Road 40 near US 41 in Dunnellon.

Winter, the prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the “Dolphin Tale” movies, died during treatment on Thursday, according to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Winter the dolphin is currently battling a possible gastrointestinal infection.

Officials say the prosthetic-tailed dolphin that starred in the "Dolphin Tale" movies may be fighting a gastrointestinal infection.

Winter is on the horizon again with the end of daylight saving time coming Sunday across most of the United States.

Winter does impact the Sunshine State and while it may not be with ice and snow, it is with storms and drought.

Winter is coming. Kind of. But, for now, the only clue that the seasons are changing in Central Florida is the sunset.

Live music, free watermelon, and apple pies made this Monday like no other for Independence Day.

The State Department says the Biden administration is consulting with allies about a joint approach to China and its human rights record, including how to handle the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics.

This just may be the last cold snap of the season.

Most of Central Florida will stay locked in the clouds and chilly weather Sunday, but sunshine will try to inch back in from east to west. Highs will be in the 50s ad 60s near the 75 corridor and closer to the low-to-mid 60s near Orlando. Brevard temperaturesThere will likely be a sharp divide in temperatures over a short distance as sunshine tries to march inland from the Atlantic Ocean. A few showers will still be around, mainly north and west of Orlando, but most stay dry Sunday afternoon. No matter how you slice it, beach weather returns for the middle of next week and lasts through the weekend.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Strong La Nina conditions persisted for another season across the globe which means a warmer and drier than normal Winter was expected. Although Central Florida fell further into a deficit with rainfall during the winter season, temperatures ran much closer to normal. During January, temperatures fluctuated cooler and warmer than normal periods basically balancing each other out. This see-saw in temperatures over the past three months, in turn, meant a very typical winter season for Central Floridians. Despite the increase in rainfall toward the end of the season, the drier than normal conditions for December and January overshadowed the wetter pattern into February.

As temperatures plunged and snow and ice whipped the state, much of Texas' power grid collapsed, followed by its water systems. Seven states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas, experienced one of their coldest Februarys on record. February 2021 Temperature BreakdownFor about two weeks, many people dealt with temperatures 25 degrees below the average from the northern Rockies to the Central Plains. This was enough to push the U.S. into the record books with the coldest February in more than 30 years, running 3.2 degrees below the average. Several cities across central Texas, including Austin and Waco, broke records for the longest freezing streak between six and nine consecutive days.

Thousands of sea turtles are being saved from the winter weather in Texas. They say their group rescued around 140 sea turtles from the Brownsville ship channel and surrounding bays. [TRENDING: ‘Dance Moms’ instructor accused of sex battery on students | Boy dies after homemade igloo collapses | Latest on $1,400 payments]Crews rescue thousands of sea turtles from cold (Credit: Texas Game Warden) (Copyright 2020 by CNN Newsource - All rights reserved.) According to the state’s parks and wildlife department, these sea turtles are unable to swim in waters that are too cold. Sea Turtle Inc. is a nonprofit group in South Padre Island, Texas, that is helping keep the turtles safe until they can return to the water.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Rounds of significant winter weather have forced most of the US into a deep freeze. Following a historic snowstorm earlier in the week that brought heavy snow from Seattle to Texas and into the Great Lakes region, nearly 75 percent of the country has snow on the ground. AdThe snow made it all the way down to the Gulf Coast in Texas Monday. pic.twitter.com/Lj3eWUf2y0 — Justin Stapleton (@KPRC2Justin) February 15, 2021More snow and ice will be likely across the Deep South and Mid Atlantic through the upcoming weekend. How many inches of snow fell in your area?

Orlando, Sanford and Daytona Beach all tied for their coldest morning in the past three years. [WATCH LIVE: News 6]Low temperatures ThursdayWinter in Central Florida to date has been defined by ups and downs in the temperature department. Through Feb. 4, all official weather observing sites, Orlando, Sanford, Melbourne, Daytona Beach and Leesburg are on pace for the coldest winter since the 2010/2011 season. Orlando winter to dateWinter is defined in the weather world as the three-month period of December, January and February for clean record keeping. You may recall this past Christmas was the coldest since 1995 and the sixth coldest on record.

Up to two feet of snow is possible in parts on the northeast. ORLANDO, Fla. – The winter storm that extends from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico is ramping up for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Future radarUp to two feet of snow is possible from Southeast Pennsylvania to New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts. A winter storm watch covers all of Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine with the potential for heavy snow arriving late Monday. This snow and ice is part of a system that will bring another blast of cold air to Central Florida Monday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – According to analysis from Climate Central, the number of cold nights is changing across the country and Orlando is no exception. For example, Reno, Nevada now has 94 fewer cold nights below 32 degrees than it did back in 1970. [TRENDING: Deputies: Girl abused by children’s book author | Deputy investigated for slamming student | How to get vaccine in Fla.]AdHere in Orlando? We now have 13 fewer cold nights with an overnight low below 40 than we used to have. Nights below 40 degreesRemember, climate change is sometimes subtle.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Chilly air will settle in Thursday and Friday behind the latest cold front to impact Central Florida, but even colder air could be coming down the pipeline. Fast forwarding into next week, another strong cold front looks to be on the horizon around Christmas. There are indications the front could bring rain as early as Christmas Eve with the chill blasting in on Christmas morning. Other indications are that the front itself holds off until Christmas Day with the coldest days to follow the holiday. Regardless of the exact timing, look for more changes to come around Christmas.

Reports of the snow that fell from Wednesday's snowstorm. ORLANDO, Fla. – Those who were dreaming of a white Christmas in the Northeast got closer to their dream Wednesday. The bullseye with this storm was interior Pennsylvania and New York, where more than 40 inches of snow fell. Snow reports in the Northeast from Wednesday's storm. With Christmas a little more than a week away, most of these areas should hang on to the snow to achieve a white Christmas.