The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Walt Disney World Friday morning, with wind chills expected to drop as low as 26 degrees. The advisory is in effect from 1 AM to 9 AM Friday, February 6, marking another cold snap for the Orlando area.
This will be the latest in a series of cold outbreaks affecting Central Florida, though conditions Friday morning will be significantly less severe than last weekend's extreme cold.
Cold Weather Advisory Details
Coverage: Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties (all of Walt Disney World)
Timing: 1 AM to 9 AM Friday, February 6
Conditions:
- Low temperatures: Upper 30s
- Wind chills: Mid-20s to low 30s (as low as 26 degrees)
- Winds: 5-10 mph overnight
The advisory affects all four Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney Springs, and resort properties across the Orlando area.
Friday Morning
Visitors planning early morning park visits Friday will face cold conditions, particularly at rope drop.
Rope Drop Conditions (8-9 AM):
- Temperatures: Upper 30s to low 40s
- Wind chills: 26-30 degrees
- Cold Weather Advisory still in effect
Early Entry and rope drop visitors will experience the coldest temperatures. The advisory expires at 9 AM, after which conditions will improve quickly.
What to Wear Friday Morning:
- Jacket or warm layers
- Long pants
- Closed-toe shoes
- Hat and gloves recommended for early arrivals
- Consider bringing extra layers to remove as temperatures rise
By mid-morning, temperatures will climb into the 50s. By afternoon, highs will reach the low-to-mid 60s.
Much Less Severe Than Last Weekend
Friday's cold snap will be notably less intense than the extreme cold outbreak that hit Central Florida last weekend.
Last Weekend vs. Friday:
- Last weekend: Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills as low as 7 degrees
- Friday: Cold Weather Advisory with wind chills around 26 degrees
- Last weekend: Temperatures in the 20s
- Friday: Temperatures in the upper 30s
Cold Front Brings the Chill
A cold front will move across Central Florida Thursday, setting up Friday morning's cold conditions.
Thursday:
- Cold front passage during the day
- Rain showers likely (70% chance)
- High temperatures: Low-to-mid 60s
- Northwest winds increasing to 10-15 mph with gusts to 25-30 mph
Warming Trend Begins
After Friday morning's cold snap, a warming trend takes hold for the weekend and continues into next week.
Next Week (Monday-Wednesday):
- High temperatures return to near-normal
- By midweek, temperatures slightly above normal
- Dry conditions persist
- High pressure remains anchored over Florida
The cold pattern that has dominated Central Florida weather over the past week is finally breaking down. Friday morning's Cold Weather Advisory marks the last significant cold of this weather pattern.
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