Florida snowfall
Definition
A rare meteorological event in which snow falls in the U.S. state of Florida, primarily in the northern Panhandle due to its subtropical climate.
Documented instances of snowfall in Florida number around 80 since 1886, with recent occurrences including light flurries in 2024, a major storm in 2025, and 1.3 inches in the Panhandle on January 18, 2026.
Examples
Florida snowfall hit the Panhandle like an uninvited guest at a beach party, leaving locals building snowmen in flip-flops.
When 1.3 inches of Florida snowfall blanketed Marianna on January 18, 2026, even the alligators seemed to shiver with excitement.
Forget sunscreen; stock up on mittens because Florida snowfall just turned Pensacola into a frosty meme factory.
Florida snowfall is rarer than a quiet Florida Man headline, but when it happens, the Sunshine State glows white for a day.