Floridians Brace for Colder-Than-Average Winter Ahead

As the summer of 2025 draws to a close, Floridians are bracing for an unusual winter season. According to the latest forecasts, the Sunshine State is set to experience a colder-than-average winter in the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

This prediction comes on the heels of a rare winter snowstorm that hit North Florida and the Panhandle in January 2025. The storm brought a blanket of snow and ice to millions of residents, prompting Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency. Schools were canceled, and airports were forced to close due to the inclement weather.

While the winter of 2025-2026 is expected to be colder than normal, the fall season leading up to it will be warmer and drier than usual. The Old Farmer's Almanac has forecasted a "warmer-than-normal" autumn for most of the United States, including Florida. This hot and dry weather pattern is expected to persist through the end of the year.

However, the Almanac's long-range predictions suggest that the colder temperatures will arrive in the new year. According to Editor Carol Connare, "Most areas will experience near-normal to slightly milder temperatures, but from the Appalachians south through the Southeast and Florida, and westward across the Ohio Valley, we're predicting a colder-than-normal winter."

Floridians are advised to keep their winter coats, hats, and gloves handy as they prepare for the unexpected weather ahead.