Although snow in Florida is not as rare as it is believed to be, the farthest south snow had been previously observed was along a Fort Myers to Fort Pierce line in February 1899. A strong arctic high pressure area settled over the lower Mississippi Valley and pumped very cold air into Florida (Figure 1).
What year Florida got snow?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It was a morning many thought was impossible, but 45 years ago today South Florida residents woke up to snow fluttering through the air. brought snow to South Florida for the first time in recorded history.19 Jan 2022
How cold does it have to be to snow in Florida?
Surface temperatures don't have to be freezing (32°) for snow to fall, as long as the air above is cold enough so that flakes do not melt. I have seen it snow with surface temperatures above 40°. Our surface temperatures will be in the low to mid-40s most of Saturday on the Nature Coast.4 days ago
When was the last time that it snowed in Florida?
In Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach there has been only one known report of snow flurries observed in the air in more than 200 years; this occurred in January 1977 (though debate exists as to if this was rime or snow).
Has there ever been a snow day in Florida?
On , snow fell in South Florida for the first time in recorded history. Residents and visitors were both surprised and thrilled at the rare phenomena, and local newspapers ran headlines which were nearly as big as it would be for major national or world events.19 Jan 2022