A strong cold front moved through South Florida late on January 29th, ushering in cold air of Arctic origin into the region. Two nights of freezing temperatures followed across interior South Florida, with the lowest temperatures occurring on the morning of January 30th. Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s were recorded in Glades, Hendry, and interior Collier counties (the lowest in 10-11 years in some areas) and 30s over most of the remainder of South Florida with the exception of the urban corridor of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Wind chill readings dropped into the mid 20s to lower 30s over most of South Florida on the morning of January 30th.
The front was also accompanied by strong winds of 40-50 mph which affected much of SE Florida during the early morning of January 29th.

Frost/Freeze in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 30-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 30-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of 4-8 hours of freezing temperatures were registered in Glades County on the morning of January 30th. The lowest recorded temperature was 25 degrees at the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) site in Palmdale. Duration of hard freeze (28 degrees or lower) was approximately 1 to 3 hours. No details on crop damage, but overall damage was noted to pastureland and sensitive fruits and vegetables.

Frost/Freeze in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 30-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 30-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of 4-6 hours of freezing temperatures were registered in Hendry County on the morning of January 30th. The lowest recorded temperature was 30 degrees at Airglades Airport outside of Clewiston, although temperatures in the upper 20s likely occurred in far western parts of the county. No details on crop damage, but overall damage was likely limited to the most sensitive fruits and vegetables.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 30-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 30-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of 4-6 hours of freezing temperatures were registered in inland sections of Collier County on the morning of January 30th. The lowest recorded temperature was 27 degrees in Immokalee, with similar temperatures in Golden Gate Estates. Duration of hard freeze (temperatures of 28 degrees or lower) was 1-2 hours. No details on crop damage, but overall damage was likely limited to the most sensitive fruits and vegetables.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 30-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 30-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of 1-2 hours of freezing temperatures were registered in western sections of Palm Beach County on the morning of January 30th. The lowest recorded temperature was 32 degrees at the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) site in Belle Glade. The sweet corn and green bean crops suffered the most damage.

Frost/Freeze in HENDRY, FLORIDA
From 31-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of 4-6 hours of freezing temperatures were registered in Hendry County on the morning of January 31st. The lowest recorded temperature was 29 degrees in Felda. Crop damage was confined to the most sensitive vegetable and fruit crops.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 31-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of 5-8 hours of freezing temperatures were registered in interior sections of Collier County on the morning of January 31st. The lowest recorded temperature was 28 degrees in Immokalee. Crop damage was confined to the most sensitive vegetable and fruit crops.

Frost/Freeze in INLAND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
From 31-JAN-22 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of about 1 hour of freezing temperatures were registered in western sections of Palm Beach County on the morning of January 31st. The lowest recorded temperature was 32 degrees at the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) site in Belle Glade.
Crop damage is included in the January 30th entry for Inland Palm Beach County.

Frost/Freeze in GLADES, FLORIDA
From 31-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 31-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total of 6-8 hours of freezing temperatures were registered in Glades County on the morning of January 31st. The lowest recorded temperature was 28 degrees at the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) site in Palmdale. Crop damage was confined to the most sensitive vegetable and fruit crops.