Florida — A rare and unusual winter setup is drawing attention across the Sunshine State as meteorologists outline a low-confidence but notable chance of snow flurries late Saturday night into Sunday, an event informally dubbed a potential “Florida Flurry.”
While Florida is known for quickly shutting down snow hopes, forecasters say atmospheric conditions this weekend are just cold enough to allow flakes to briefly reach the ground in a few select areas, making this one of the better chances for flurries the state has seen in years.
Why Forecasting Florida Snow Is So Difficult
Meteorologists caution that this type of setup is notoriously hard to predict. Computer models struggle to resolve narrow bands of cold air and moisture at the same time, especially in Florida’s coastal environment.
Forecasters compare the situation to summertime pop-up storms, where one neighborhood gets rain while another stays sunny. In this case, everything will depend on real-time radar trends and short-term atmospheric changes as the event unfolds.
Where the Best Flurry Chances Exist
Based on current guidance, the best chances for seeing snowflakes appear to be closer to the Gulf Coast and north of Interstate 4, where temperatures may dip just low enough while moisture lingers…