History of Snow in Florida in Timeline
Snowfall is an infrequent occurrence in Florida, particularly in its central and southern regions. Most major Florida cities, excluding the far north, have never recorded measurable snowfall, although trace amounts or flurries have been observed sparingly. The Florida Keys and Key West have had no recorded snow flurries in over 300 years. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach have only one documented instance of snow flurries, occurring in January 1977, within a span exceeding 200 years.
January 1977: Snow Flurries Observed
In January 1977, the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach experienced a rare occurrence of snow flurries observed in the air. This was the only known report of such an event in more than 200 years for these cities.
January 19, 1977: Record Snowfall in Tampa
On January 19, 1977, Tampa recorded a snowfall of 0.2 inches (5.08 mm), marking the record snowfall for the city.
