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Winter Prep Checklist for Melbourne, FL

Here's the order to prep Melbourne, FL for winter, set by local freeze data. Your first deadline is December 27 — prevent frozen pipes — and the sequence runs through the cold season into spring below.

Your winter prep order for Melbourne

  1. DecemberDecember 27Prevent Frozen PipesSee details →
  2. JanuaryJanuary 12Store Your MotorcycleSee details →
  3. JanuaryJanuary 20Test Your Sump PumpSee details →

Dates are local deadlines derived from NOAA 1991–2020 freeze and snowfall normals for Melbourne. Live outlooks on each linked page can move the urgency earlier.

How the order is set

Each task is pinned to Melbourne's own NOAA 1991–2020 freeze and snowfall normals, then ordered by its local deadline. Sprinklers, RVs, and boats key off the first 28°F freeze; pipes and motorcycles off the first freezing night; snow blowers and roofs off the first plowable snow. Follow any link for the live outlook and a checklist.

Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals via Melbourne Intl AP, live outlook by Open-Meteo. Sources · Methodology. Last updated: July 11, 2026.