Rare, Record Florida Snow Explained

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January 22, 2025, 5:30 PM

• •A perfect confluence of an Arctic air outbreak and a low-pressure system that pulled in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico brought rare, record snow to the Gulf Coast.
• •Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport “shattered” its previous snowfall record, with eight inches coming down on Tuesday.
• •The snow was a delight for many coastal residents who have been more accustomed to sweltering heat, but the conditions do pose a danger.

A perfect confluence of an Arctic air outbreak and a low-pressure system that pulled in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico brought rare, record snow to the Gulf Coast.

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