By Marina Gale | U.S. / Weather | November 12, 2026
MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES, Fla. — A cold front expected to bring the coolest air of the season to South Florida this weekend has revived an annual household mystery: where did everyone put the one jacket they own?
CBS Miami forecast morning lows in the mid-to-upper 50s in some inland areas Saturday, with warmer conditions closer to the coast and afternoon temperatures in the 70s. By most national standards, the outlook is pleasant. By South Florida standards, it is time to locate the hoodie last seen in February.
In homes from Hialeah to Pembroke Pines, the search is likely to begin with an adult opening a closet, finding three bags of unused items and asking why nobody can remember where the winter clothes went.
The first cool morning traditionally brings a remarkable range of outfits: heavy coats at the gas station, shorts at the coffee shop and one person in sandals insisting the weather is perfect.
Parents face their own forecast-related difficulties. One child refuses a sweater because it’s not cold. Another wears two layers to school and asks to remove them before the first bell. The car’s air conditioner remains on for reasons no one can explain.
The actual cold front will also bring lower humidity and generally comfortable afternoons. Meteorologists can measure those conditions. They cannot determine how many family group chats will contain the message, ‘Bundle up tomorrow,’ followed by a photograph of a thermometer reading 59.
Residents who announce that winter has finally arrived may wish to keep the celebration brief. Forecasters expect temperatures to rebound by Sunday, and the jackets may return to storage almost as quickly as they emerged.
South Florida’s cold-weather season is not especially long. That has never stopped anyone from getting fully dressed for it.
Photo: Nellie Adamyan / Unsplash. Archival Miami Beach photo.
Related reporting: CBS News Miami, November 11 forecast
About the writer
Marina Gale covers weather and climate for The Tea Bag Times. Meet our newsroom.
Leave a Reply