The third intrusion of modified arctic air into South Florida occurred from December 26th through the 29th with the coldest mornings occurring on the 27th and 28th. The duration of the third event was slightly shorter than the previous event, however temperatures where about the same. This event also ensured that the average temperature for December would remain well below average keeping the area on pace to reach the coldest December in recorded history for the region. Across northern and interior sections of the CWA crops that were already suffering from the previous two events were practically finished off.
Crop damage amounts for the three December freezes are included in the event summaries for this episode.

Frost/Freeze in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 27-DEC-10 04:45:00 to 28-DEC-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A hard freeze once again occurred across areas west of Lake Okeechobee as temperatures fell into the 20s during both mornings of the 27th and 28th. Some of the coldest temperatures across the region during this period were: Palmdale 21, Brighton and Muse 24, La Belle 26, Ortona and Moore Haven at 27, Big Cypress 28, and Clewiston at 29. Heavy frost and freezing fog were also reported with this event. What cold sensitive crops were left in the area from the previous two events faced more severe damage with some crops being totally wiped out for the season. Some citrus crops were also frozen.
Crop damage amount estimates were unavailable for Glades County, although it is estimated that the county suffered little damage in comparison to neighboring counties due to the relative lack of vegetable and fruit crops in the county.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 27-DEC-10 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.84M
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures across inland Palm Beach County dipped into upper 20s to low 30s during the morning of the 27th and 28th.  The temperature at Belle Glade hit 29 and in the Loxahatchee and at South Bay the temperature hit 32. It was estimated that eighty percent of the sweet corn was lost in the previous events across the county with more damage occurring during this event.
Crop damage amount estimate of $5.84 million is for all of Palm Beach County for the entire month of December.

Frost/Freeze in COASTAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 27-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 28-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Low to Mid 30s occurred across metro and coastal sections of Palm Beach County during the mornings of the 27th and 28th with the coldest temperatures occurring across the far west and north suburbs. Temperatures ranged from 32 at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, North Palm Beach, and in Palm Beach Gardens, 33 in Juno Beach, and 34 at Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. Frost also occurred on the morning of the 28th.
Crop damage amount estimate of $5.84 million is for all of Palm Beach County for the entire month of December and is included in the event summary for Inland Palm Beach County.

Frost/Freeze in METRO BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 28-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Low to Mid 30s occurred across metro sections of Broward County during the morning of the 28th with the coldest temperatures occurring across the far west and north suburbs. Temperatures ranged from 32 in Weston, 33 in Coral Springs, 34 in Parkland, and 35 at ASOS sites FXE (Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport) and HWO (North Perry Airport). Frost was also reported.
Crop damage amount estimate of $50,000 represents the combined total of all three December freeze events.

Frost/Freeze in METRO PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 27-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 28-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Low to Mid 30s occurred across metro and coastal sections of Palm Beach County during the mornings of the 27th and 28th with the coldest temperatures occurring across the far west and north suburbs. Temperatures ranged from 32 at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, North Palm Beach, and in Palm Beach Gardens, 33 in Juno Beach, and 34 at Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. Frost also occured on the morning of the 28th.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 28-DEC-10 04:00:00 to 28-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.45M
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures fell into the 30s across Miami-Dade County during the morning of the 28thth with the coldest temperatures occurring across the western suburbs and the inland sections. Frost also occurred across much of the county.  Some of the lowest temperatures reported were: 31 in the Redland and at Homestead General Aviation and 32 at Tamiami Airport, Everglades National Park, and in Doral. Crop damage was again reported in the Homestead, Florida City, and Redland areas.
Crop damage amount estimate of $2.45 million is for all of Miami-Dade County, and represents the combined total of all three December freeze events.

Frost/Freeze in METROPOLITAN MIAMI-DADE, FLORIDA
From 28-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 28-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures fell into the 30s across Miami-Dade County during the morning of the 28thth with the coldest temperatures occurring across the western suburbs and the inland sections. Frost also occurred across much of the county.  Some of the lowest temperatures reported were: 31 in the Redland and at Homestead General Aviation and 32 at Tamiami Airport, Everglades National Park, and in Doral. Crop damage was again reported in the Homestead, Florida City, and Redland areas.
Crop damage amount estimate of $2.45 million listed in the Inland Miami-Dade County event summary is for all of Miami-Dade County, and represents the combined total of all three December freeze events.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-DEC-10 01:30:00 to 28-DEC-10 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.96M
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures across inland sections of Collier County fell into the upper 20s to low 30s with the coldest temperatures reported across far north and east sections on the morning of the 28th. The coldest temperatures during this period were: The Florida Panther NWR 26, Golden Gate Estates 27, and Immokalee hit 29. Extensive damage to crops was reported. Frost was also reported. What cold sensitive crops were left in the area from the previous two events faced more severe damage with some crops being frozen out in the Immokalee area.
Crop damage amount estimate of $0.96 million is for all of Collier County, and represents the combined total of all three December freeze events.

Frost/Freeze in COASTAL COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 28-DEC-10 05:00:00 to 28-DEC-10 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A light freeze occurred across isolated areas of coastal sections of Collier County. Some of the low temperatures during the morning of the 28th were: 32 at Marco Island and 33 at the Golden Gate Aquatic Center.
Crop damage amount estimate of $0.96 million listed in the Inland Collier County event summary is for all of Collier County, and represents the combined total of all three December freeze events.

Frost/Freeze in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 27-DEC-10 04:45:00 to 28-DEC-10 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A hard freeze once again occurred across areas west of Lake Okeechobee as temperatures fell into the 20s during both mornings of the 27th and 28th. Some of the coldest temperatures across the region during this period were: Palmdale 21, Brighton and Muse 24, La Belle 26, Ortona and Moore Haven at 27, Big Cypress 28, and Clewiston at 29. Heavy frost and freezing fog were also reported with this event. What cold sensitive crops were left in the area from the previous two events faced more severe damage with some crops being totally wiped out. Some citrus crops were also frozen.
Crop damage amount estimate of $0.73 million is the combined total of all three December freeze events.