It’s Turning Really Cold Next Week. But Will There Be Snow Or Ice?
January 16, 2025
Could we have snow or winter weather in North Escambia next week? Some models say yes, others say no. But the forecast does say it will be bitterly cold.
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, which creates the “official” weather forecast for North Escambia, we are still too far out in time to discuss for-sure specifics. But, we will have to carefully monitor the potential for winter weather for next Tuesday into Wednesday.
Keep in mind: This story, and the forecasts we publish on NorthEscambia.com are for the North Escambia area. And generally, the closer north you go toward the Alabama state line, the colder it is. And the closer you get the the beach, the warmer it is.
This is what we know for certain:
- It will turn very cold Sunday through the middle of next week as an arctic air mass builds into the area. High may not rise out of the 30s with lows in the 20s.
- We will need to keep an eye on the potential for winter weather early next week.
This is what is uncertain:
- The extent of the winter weather threat. There are two scenarios (pictured above) that we will be watching:
- *Scenario #1* Low pressure develops over the central Gulf and tracks east. Precipitation develops well to the north of the low, resulting in a wintry mix across that could bring impacts to the entire area.
- *Scenario #2* Low pressure doesn’t develop or develops across the far southern Gulf. This would keep conditions dry, but temperatures would still be bitterly cold.
“We know that’s a broad range of solutions, but that is the winter weather reality in the deep south this far out in time,” NWS said. “In the days ahead, we will gain confidence on one of these scenarios. Both are very much in play at this point.”
What should you do now?
- Monitor the forecast closely over the next several days from a trusted source of information. Be cautious of anybody sharing accumulation graphics this far out in time. As soon we can share more specifics, we will.
- Be prepared for very cold weather because it will happen in either scenario. Protect people, plants, pets, and pipes.
For the detailed forecast, click here.
Today Is Deadline To Request Vote-By-Mail Ballot For Congressional Special Primary
January 16, 2025
Today is the deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2025 Special Primary Election to fill a congressional seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.
Voters wishing to request a vote-by-mail ballot can do so by visiting https://escambiavotes.gov/vote-by-mail, or by calling (850) 595-3900. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is Thursday, January 16, at 5:00 p.m. CST. Voters can also track a vote-by-mail ballot by signing up for notifications at https://escambiavotes.gov/track-my-ballot. Voters will be able to see when a ballot was received and accepted for tabulation.
The 2025 Special Primary Election is for Republican voters only. The State of Florida holds closed primary elections, meaning only registered Republicans will be eligible for the 2025 Special Primary Election There is only one Democratic candidate, so there is no Democratic primary.
Early voting will open Saturday, January 18 and continue through Saturday, January 25 from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Rain By Friday Night And Saturday
January 16, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight. Temperature falling to near 52 by 9pm, then rising to around 60 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: A chance of freezing rain and sleet before noon, then a chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Highway 29 Northbound At Mitchell Creek Bridge In McDavid Closed Early Thursday Morning
January 15, 2025
Motorists can expect intermittent northbound lane closures on the Highway 29 bridge over Mitchell Creek early Thursday morning between 12 a.m. and 2 a.m.
The bridge is just north of Highway 164 and the McDavid Fire Department.
The Florida Department of Transpiration said routine bridge maintenance will take place during the northbound lane closures.
NorthEscambia.com graphic.
Slight Chance Of An Overnight Sprinkle
January 15, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. High near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain or freezing rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly Cloudy Tonight, Low In The Upper 30s
January 14, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. High near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Widespread Frost, Low Around Freezing Tonight
January 13, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Widespread frost, mainly after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Widespread frost, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 52. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Rain Likely Tonight Into Mid Morning Monday
January 12, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Upper 20s For Saturday Nigth
January 11, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 43. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Rainy Friday Night Ahead
January 10, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52.