JACKSONVILLE, FLA – As Jacksonville gears up for the holiday week, the weather is taking center stage, offering a dynamic shift just in time for Christmas.
Following a cold prelude this weekend, where highs will struggle to climb out of the 50s, milder air will stage a comeback, bringing temperatures to the lower 70s on December 25th.
This change erases any potential for morning frost like we could see Sunday morning and instead brings in the potential for rain on Christmas Day.
Looking ahead, warmth becomes the trendsetter as highs climb into the 70s from Wednesday through the following weekend, courtesy of a southerly flow that nudges away the preceding cool spell. The extended forecast hints at a few spring-like afternoons to wrap up 2024.
But here’s where the models play their holiday guessing game: the GFS (Global Forecast System) suggests rain could accompany Santa’s sleigh ride over Jacksonville on Christmas Day, potentially dampening outdoor plans.
Meanwhile, the Euro model isn’t buying it; instead, it is painting a drier picture for the holiday.
Jacksonville finds itself in the tug-of-war between these forecasts, for now, the timing seems right we will be seeing some rain on Christmas.