SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Today, the cold snap across west central and southwest Florida begins to ease as temperatures approach normal for this time of year. After a chilly start to the morning, temperatures will rebound nicely under mostly sunny skies. Afternoon highs should reach the lower 70s, which is close to what’s typical for this time of year. Tonight will be milder, with lows mainly in the upper 40s to low 50s inland and around 60 degrees near the coast.
As we head into the weekend, a cold front will approach the area. Clouds will increase on Saturday, and the front is expected to bring the next chance of rain. Scattered showers may develop late Saturday and continue into Saturday night. While rainfall is not expected to be heavy or widespread enough to completely erase dry conditions, any rain will be welcome given the ongoing dryness.
By Sunday, the front will have moved through, and drier air will return. Skies should clear, and the air will feel more comfortable. Temperatures will remain mild, with daytime highs near or slightly above seasonal averages and cooler, pleasant nights…