Florida experienced its most significant snowfall ever, with satellite images showcasing the stunning winter wonderland across the state
Pensacola: This week, Florida was hit by a snowstorm that many are calling the biggest in living memory. It stretched all the way from Texas to North Carolina, leaving a thick blanket of snow in its wake.
The satellite images are just breathtaking. They show how this rare winter storm transformed Florida into a snowy landscape, with the most snow ever recorded in the state.
Can you believe it? Florida, known for its sunshine and beaches, was covered in snow! It was a sight to see, especially from space.
On January 21, the snow came down hard, making travel a real challenge for days. Southern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida were all affected.
With no snow-clearing equipment available, communities struggled to keep roads clear. The snow even reached the Gulf of Mexico beaches, which hadn’t seen snow in years.
The storm had a sharp cutoff, meaning some areas got a lot of snow while others barely saw any. But the clear skies made the snowpack visible from above, creating a stunning view.
As the temperatures warmed up, the snow didn’t stick around for long. By January 23, much of it had melted, but some of the deeper snow remained.
This storm was truly historic. Pensacola recorded 22.6 cm (8.9 in.) of snow, with some areas getting even more. It’s likely the highest snowfall ever in Florida!
Nearby Alabama also set records, with Mobile getting 19.0 cm (7.5 in.) of snow, breaking its previous record from 1895. New Orleans wasn’t left out either, with 20.3 cm (8.0 in.) at the airport.
Lafayette, Louisiana, saw a whopping 25.4 cm (10.0 in.) of snow, leading to the coldest temperature ever recorded there. It’s wild to think about how this storm changed the landscape!
