Rare Arctic Blast Brings Frigid Temperatures and Snow Flurries to South Florida

Arctic Cold Front Impacts South Florida

• 🥶 An arctic cold front is sweeping across South Florida, bringing a significant drop in temperatures.
• ⚠️ Several cold weather alerts are already in effect across the state.
• 📉 Temperatures are expected to fall from the 60s into the mid-30s by tomorrow morning.

Record-Breaking Low Temperatures

• 🌡️ Miami could experience its coldest low temperature since December 2010, with a potential of 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 🧊 Some models suggest temperatures could drop to 34 degrees, which would be the coldest since the 1980s.
• 💨 Wind gusts of up to 40-45 mph will make temperatures feel significantly colder, with wind chills in the low to mid-20s.

Unprecedented Winter Weather

• 🌨️ There is a possibility of Gulf effect snow across the west coast of Florida, particularly in areas like Tampa and Fort Myers.
• ❄️ Light flurries are possible for areas like Tampa Bay, stretching south towards Cape Coral until about 8:00 AM.
• 🌊 Even parts of the upper Keys could see wind chills around 27-29 degrees.