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Florida Braces for Rare Snowfall This Weekend
14 Jan
Summary
- Snowflakes could fall in far northern Florida Saturday night into Sunday morning.
- This rare event is driven by an Arctic blast from far northern Canada.
- Freeze watches are in effect for northern and central Florida, threatening crops.
An impending Arctic blast is poised to bring a rare meteorological event to Florida this weekend, with forecasters predicting a possibility of snow in the northern parts of the state.
Between Saturday night and early Sunday morning, a mixture of rain and snow could fall, primarily affecting areas along and north of Interstate 10. While significant accumulation is not anticipated, the event marks a notable departure from typical Florida weather.
This cold intrusion, originating from far northern Canada due to a displaced Polar Vortex, also triggers freeze watches across much of northern and central Florida. Temperatures could plummet, with some areas in the Panhandle facing a hard freeze, potentially damaging crops and outdoor plumbing.
