This past Tuesday and Wednesday, snow blanketed the Sunshine State, a region typically known for its warm climate.
The National Weather Service reported that snow accumulated in various regions of northern Florida and the Panhandle on Tuesday., January 21st. Certain areas experienced over 9 inches of snowfall, while certain regions of Florida, a combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow occurred.
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a emergency order on Monday, January 20th, in which certain areas of the state were under extreme cold warning, cold weather advisory, and freeze warning.
Florida has never experienced this amount of snow that has fallen and remained in its history. Although the state has experienced snow on several occasions in the past decade, notably in 2018 and 2022, this marks the first instance of such a significant accumulation.
Although Florida is typically known for its warm climate, residents took to social media to showcase the unexpected snowfall. Some viewers shared images of the snow blanketing the beach, while others posted TikTok videos of themselves jumping into the frigid water.
January is the coldest month in Florida, featuring an average temperature of 61 degrees, as reported by Holiday Weather. In 1954, Milton, Florida, experienced four inches of snow, marking the highest snowfall ever documented in the state.