MOBILE, ALABAMA — Forecast models are hinting at something the Gulf Coast hasn’t seen in years — the potential for light snow or flurries across parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida in early December.
While forecasters stress that it’s far too early for any guarantees, the possibility of a rare southern snow event has sparked widespread discussion among meteorologists and weather enthusiasts across the region.
Forecast Models Show Unusual Setup
Data from multiple global forecasting systems — including the GFS, ECMWF, and CFS models — show a strong surge of Arctic air pushing deep into the southern United States during the first week of December.
These models indicate a cold enough atmosphere to support light wintry precipitation extending unusually far south, possibly reaching areas near Interstate 20 and even flirting with the Gulf Coast…