In 1977, Floridians were shocked to see flakes fall in Miami-Dade county
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- Snow is exceedingly rare in the south, but a recent cold spell delivered a bit of snow to the Florida panhandle
- The snowfall reminded Floridians of their farthest south snowfall, when a trace of snow was recorded in Miami in 1977
- Nearly four decades later, Floridians are watching for more snowfall to the Sunshine State
Let it snow!
As winter continues to bare its teeth across the country, even Florida has gotten in on the action. On Jan. 18, 2026, areas in the Florida panhandle got up to two inches of snow, a thrill for residents of the area who rarely get to see the wintery weather extend to their southern location.
It’s the second year in a row where snow has reached the Florida panhandle, with some areas near the Georgia border getting nearly 8 inches in Jan. 2025. The moment reminded some Floridians of a truly historic moment years from decades ago, when snow reached as far south as Miami…