Flying south through smoky skies down the famous Malibu coast, at first the burnt-out mansions are the exception -- solitary wrecks, smoldering away between rows of intact, gleaming beachfront villas.Where row upon row of family homes once stood, all that remain are occasional chimneys, blackened tree stumps and charred timber.

A strong cold front is approaching South Florida. Here's when it will get here and what temperatures you can expect.

A cold front moving through South Florida is bringing temperatures down to the 40s on Wednesday. Miami Dade Fire Rescue Spokesperson Erika Benitez says preparation is key.

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.

Central Florida’s new year begins with plenty of sun and dropping temperatures as a cold front makes its way into the region, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

Cold Start, Mild End for South Florida Today