So far, 2025 is off to a cold start! In fact, the end of 2024 was chilly too. November and December 2024 temperature averages were below State norms, by about 5°. And with another major Arctic blast headed our way early next week, with very cold weather expected most of the week, this could be one of the coldest winters in Florida since 2010.
Heads up! Rare Deep South snow/ice storm seems more likely Tues-Wed AM. Even FL Panhandle may see accumulation. South of snow will be a layer of ice which can build up on trees/ powerlines. IF this happens widespread power outages and w/o salt, streets = skating rinks 1/ pic.twitter.com/X2GfzRvnoS
— Jeff Berardelli (@WeatherProf) January 18, 2025
Florida’s winter season is typically November-January, with January historically being the coldest month. A steady series of cold fronts has plunged the thermometer across the Sunshine State with below normal temperatures for most of the State. And that’s been unusual, even by Florida’s standards.
Winter storm may coat parts of Texas, Florida in snow and ice https://t.co/ZeaMy6CI09pic.twitter.com/ShWNU3mcjg
— New York Post (@nypost) January 18, 2025
Climatology records from around the State, on average, show temperatures running 5-10° below the seasonal averages for this time of the year. Morning temperatures have been routinely about 5° degrees lower than normal. And in several cases, north Florida has seen temperatures below freezing multiple times this winter…