Several strong cold fronts brought reinforcing arctic air masses into east central Florida over a consecutive 12-day period.  From January 2 through January 14, high temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees on nine to 12 days, with several days recording high temperatures only in the 40s. Several low maximum temperature records were set. During this period, low temperatures fell to or below 40 degrees for 12 consecutive mornings across nearly all of east central Florida. Six to nine mornings saw temperatures fall to 32 degrees or less.  Many areas experienced low temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with a few isolated, rural spots falling to near 20 degrees. Several record low temperature records were set. Frost occurred during several mornings. Long durations of temperatures in the 20s damaged or killed a considerable amount of vegetation, with agricultural crops, citrus, and ornamental flowers. Agricultural reports estimate a third of the Florida Winter fruit and vegetable production were lost, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses (state-wide). Also, winds remained near 10 mph on several nights, producing wind chill values in the teens and lower 20s.
Following a cold front on January 9, some sleet, snow and freezing rain mixed with a band of light rain from Kissimmee to Palm Bay northward. A slight accumulation of mixed precipitation occurred on vehicles, pool screen enclosures and plants. See separate Storm Data entry for additional details concerning this winter weather event.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across east-central Florida during January totaled near 14.5 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.68M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees during most days between January 2 and 13. Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less during most nights and 32 degrees or below on many of the nights. Minimum temperatures reached the mid to upper 20s during several mornings. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Okeechobee County during January totaled 1.68 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.84M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees for 11 of 12 days between January 2 and 13 at Orlando International Airport. Four days experienced high temperatures only in the 40s (high temperature of 40 degrees on January 9). Daily low maximum temperature records were tied or broken on five days. Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less for 12 consecutive days and 32 degrees or below on six days. Three days experienced minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with the coldest temperature of 27 degrees on January 12. Three daily minimum temperature records were tied or broken. Similar temperatures occurred across the remainder of Orange County, with even colder weather across northwest, rural portions of the county. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Orange County during January totaled 0.84 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.76M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees for 12 consecutive days (January 2-13) at Daytona Beach. Four days experienced high temperatures only in the 40s (high temperature of 40 degrees on January 9). A daily low maximum temperature record was tied or broken on one day. Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less for 12 consecutive days and 32 degrees or below on nine days. Five days experienced minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with the coldest temperature of 27 degrees on January 10. Three daily minimum temperature records were tied or broken. Similar temperatures occurred across the remainder of eastern Volusia County, with even colder weather across interior, rural portions of the county. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Volusia County during January totaled 0.76 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in LAKE, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.39M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees for 12 consecutive days from January 2 to January 13 at Leesburg Airport. Three days experienced high temperatures between 39 and 49 degrees (39 degrees on January 9). Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less for 13 consecutive days and 32 degrees or below on eight days. Two days experienced minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with the coldest temperature of 27 degrees on January 10 and 11. Similar temperatures occurred across the remainder of Lake County. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Lake County during January totaled 1.39 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in OSCEOLA, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.67M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees during most days between January 2 and 13. Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less during most nights and 32 degrees or below on many of the nights. Minimum temperatures reached the mid to upper 20s during several mornings. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Osceola County during January totaled 1.67 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in MARTIN, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.48M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees during most days between January 2 and 13. Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less during most nights and 32 degrees or below on many of the nights. Minimum temperatures were several degrees higher on the barrier islands, where a few locations such as Nettles Island barely escaped a freeze. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures away from the coast resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Martin County during January totaled 2.48 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.12M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees for 11 of 12 days between January 2 and 13 at Orlando-Sanford International Airport. Four days experienced high temperatures only in the 40s (40 degrees on January 9). Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less for 13 consecutive days and 32 degrees or below on eight days. Seven days experienced minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with the coldest temperature of 25 degrees on January 10. Similar temperatures occurred across the remainder of Seminole County. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Seminole County during January totaled 0.12 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.58M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees for 9 of 12 days between January 2 and 13 at Fort Pierce Airport. One day experienced high temperatures only in the 40s (49 degrees on January 10). Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less for 12 consecutive days and 32 degrees or below on seven days. Three days experienced minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with the coldest temperature of 26 degrees on January 7. Similar temperatures occurred across the remainder of St. Lucie County, although low temperatures were several degrees higher on the barrier islands. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across St. Lucie County during January totaled 1.58 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.07M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees for 9 of 12 days between January 2 and 13 at Vero Beach Airport. One day experienced a high temperature only in the 40s (high temperature of 49 degrees on January 10). Daily low maximum temperature records were tied or broken on three days. Low temperatures fell to 40 degrees or less for 12 consecutive days and 32 degrees or below on eight days. Two days experienced minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with the coldest temperature of 28 degrees on January 6. Two daily minimum temperature records were tied or broken. Similar temperatures occurred across the remainder of Indian River County, although low temperatures were several degrees higher on the barrier islands. Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable crop damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Indian River County during January totaled 3.07 million dollars.

Frost/Freeze in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 02-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:59:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.87M
Reported by: ASOS

High temperatures did not exceed 60 degrees for 10 of 12 days between January 2 and 13 at the Melbourne International Airport. Two days experienced high temperatures only in the 40s (high temperature of 45 degrees on January 9). Daily low maximum temperature records were tied or broken on three days and 32 degrees or below on eight days. Four days experienced minimum temperatures in the mid to upper 20s, with the coldest temperature of 25 degrees on January 12. Four daily minimum temperature records were tied or broken. Similar temperatures occurred across the remainder of Brevard County, although minimum temperatures several degrees warmer on the barrier islands (a freeze occurred along the coast on at least one morning). Frost also occurred on many mornings. Long durations of freezing temperatures resulted in considerable plant damage. In addition, Winds near 10 mph occurred on several nights, producing wind chill temperatures in the teens and lower 20s.
A very rough cost estimate for (direct weather-related) freeze losses to fruit, vegetable and citrus crops across Brevard County during January totaled 0.87 million dollars.