Florida is at the moment experiencing exceptionally uncommon climate circumstances. The peninsula state, sometimes recognized for its scorching, humid, and wet local weather, sometimes experiences cooler temperatures in the course of the winter. However, snowfall is exceedingly unusual. Rare cases of snow have been recorded, with the primary documented prevalence in South Florida occurring in 1977, in accordance with Weather.gov. Since then, snowfall has been reported only some instances throughout the state, together with in 2018 and 2022.
On January 20, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed these uncommon circumstances in a submit on X (previously Twitter), saying, “Dangerously cold temperatures are being felt across North Florida this week, with possibilities of snow and black ice. At my direction, @FLSERT is monitoring this system closely, and @MyFDOT is on standby with snow plows and other equipment for road and bridge safety needs.Please stay attentive to weather conditions and safety alerts from local and state officials. Also, please be careful in icy conditions, especially on the roadways.”
With these frigid temperatures in North Florida, did the state truly expertise snow? Keep studying as Hollywood Life brings you the most recent particulars on the climate.
NEW VIDEO: I’m in Pensacola, Florida, close to the border. Already at 2” and it’s nonetheless snowing heavy. This is a very historic occasion. #Snow #Florida @spann @stormhour pic.twitter.com/K4dIdVzgZt
— Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) January 21, 2025
What Is the Weather Across Florida Now?
As of January 22, 2025, Florida is experiencing widespread chilly temperatures, with mild snowfall reported within the northern elements of the state. According to the Weather app on the iPhone, Orlando is at the moment 48 levels, Jacksonville is 37 levels, and Miami in South Florida is 60 levels.
According to the Tallahassee National Weather Service, they said on X, “The winter storm is ongoing with mostly snow in the FL Panhandle, southeast AL, and southwest GA with a mix in the Big Bend up to Valdosta. It’s still mostly rain in the southeast Big Bend.”
Did It Snow in Jacksonville, Florida?
Yes, Jacksonville, positioned within the northern a part of the state, skilled snowfall on account of the weird climate circumstances.
How Much Snow Did Florida Get Today?
According to USA Today, the National Weather Service reported various snow totals throughout the state. For occasion, Milton obtained 8.8 inches of snow, whereas Pensacola recorded 5 inches.