Miami saw a low of 50 degrees. The average low in Miami is 60 degrees. Tamiami had a low of 45 degrees and Pinecrest had a low of 48 degrees. In Broward, Coral Springs and Davie had lows of 47 degrees, Sunrise had a low of 49 degrees and Hollywood had a low of 48 degrees. The Keys had lows in the upper 50s.

No records were broken, but the cold weather in South Florida was noteworthy with the first week of January averaging two degrees below normal.

South Florida could see warmer temperatures Saturday, thanks to the same jet stream that elevated the wind flow which has fueled the fires in Southern California.

MIAMI - Welcome to winter South Florida style. Wednesday morning, temperatures plunged into the upper 40s and low 50s. Miami saw a low of 51 degrees. The last time Miami dropped to 51 degrees or cooler was on Jan.

That could mean people should watch for cold-stunned iguanas. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said iguanas can become immobilized or sluggish when temperatures hit between 40 and 50 degrees. Longer cold snaps with overcast skies that prevent basking for warmth can be deadly to the cold-blooded invasive species.

Folks across South Florida may have woken up Wednesday with chattering teeth and glued to the covers as temperatures dropped into the high 40s and low 50s. This is the coldest its been in Miami and Fort Lauderdale since January of 2023 (but not Key West,