Daytona 500 forecast: Here's the weather outlook for this weekend's NASCAR races

Daytona 500 forecast

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has the forecast for this weekend's races in Daytona Beach.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - One of the biggest races in NASCAR is back in Florida this weekend – the Daytona 500! If you're headed to Daytona International Speedway to take in all the action – from the qualifying races to the fan experience to the main event on Sunday – here's how the forecast is looking leading up to race day!

Friday, Feb. 17: NextEra Energy 250 (7:30PM): Mostly cloudy with Northwest breezes increasing a bit. Isolated shower possible a cold front moves through. Temps start in the mid-70s, falling into the upper 60s during the race. Might want a sweat shirt for the evening.

Saturday, Feb. 18: BRANDT 200 (1:30PM) and Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 (5PM): Mostly cloudy-dry skies, but breezy/windy from the Northeast. Temps will be cool all day and in the 60s. Skies will feature plenty of ocean blown clouds. Definitely a day for a light jacket, jeans etc.

Sunday, Feb. 19: 2023 DAYTONA 500 (all event; race starts at 2:30PM): Breezes ease a bit. Morning is cool, warmer PM temps in the mid-70s-mix of sun & clouds-a passing brief shower is possible during the morning through race time at 2:30pm/Rain chance 20%.