Winter Storm Forecast: Snow and Cold Threaten Florida, Georgia, and Deep South

Widespread Cold and Snow

• ❄️ Much of the country is bracing for a cold and snowy weekend, with Florida and Georgia potentially experiencing their coldest temperatures in years.
• ⚠️ Extreme cold alerts are in effect across Florida, with temperatures in the 20s in Tallahassee and near freezing in Orlando and Port St. Lucie.

Impacts on Florida

• 🍊 The low temperatures pose a threat to orange grove crops in Florida.
• 🦎 Falling iguanas are a concern as they become stunned in temperatures in the 40s and below, though they are expected to revive as temperatures rise.
• 💨 Strong winds are contributing to low wind chills, making it feel much colder, even in South Florida.

Snowfall Potential in the Deep South

• 🌨️ A cold front is expected to bring a threat of snow to the Deep South by Saturday night into Sunday morning.
• 🧊 Areas like Tallahassee, Valdosta, Georgia, and Albany could see one to two inches of slushy snow.
• 🥶 This follows a mild week but marks a return to an active weather pattern with extreme cold expected by MLK Junior Day.

Notable Incidents

• 🚗 A 30-car pileup occurred near Syracuse, New York, on a snowy and windy Thursday, highlighting the dangers of current winter weather.