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The Arctic front that will affect the United States next week and forced the elected president Donald Trump to change the venue of his inauguration could bring a rare chance of snow to Florida, according to meteorologists from FOX News.
According to that outlet, Floridians could witness an unusual phenomenon next week in the so-called Sunshine State: snowfall.
The team of meteorologists explains that an Arctic front coming from the north will bring unusually cold conditions to the region, which could result in the possibility of snow in some parts of the state, such as the Suwannee River Valley and northern Florida, particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor.
If conditions align, northern Florida could see a light dusting of snow from the night of Monday, January 19, to Tuesday, January 20, with amounts ranging from a light covering to an inch in some areas.
Although this is not confirmed, it is being considered a real possibility due to the extreme temperature change, as the severe cold is coming from a strong Arctic front that is moving southward from the north.
Although states like Georgia and Alabama will receive the full impact of the polar air (temperatures are expected to drop to -5 degrees with a wind chill that feels lower), Florida will only experience a sharp decline in temperatures. However, this cold air could be sufficient to allow for snowfall in parts of the northern state.
According to FOX Weather, for snowflakes to form, the temperature must be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0°C).
Although it is not necessary for it to be exactly that temperature at ground level, it must be cold enough for ice crystals to form and fall as snow.
Although snowfall in Florida is an extremely rare event, the possibility of it occurring next week could provide residents and tourists with a unique weather experience.
In regions where polar air will strike strongly, measures are being taken to prevent disasters.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that Washington will be directly affected, which is why his inauguration will take place inside the Capitol to avoid any incidents.
Trump stated that he does not want to put at risk the thousands of attendees and workers involved in the event, including police officers, first responders, and security personnel. "I don’t want to see anyone injured or in danger in any way," commented the president-elect in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Frequently asked questions about the potential snow phenomenon in Florida
Is it possible for it to snow in Florida next week?
There is a real possibility of snow in Florida due to an arctic front that could bring unusually cold conditions to the state, especially in the north, on the night of Monday, January 19 to Tuesday, January 20.
Why could it snow in Florida?
Snow in Florida could occur due to a strong Arctic front moving south from the northern United States. This front brings extremely cold air that, while affecting states like Georgia and Alabama more, could allow for snowfall in northern Florida.
At what temperature can it snow in Florida?
To form snowflakes, the temperature must be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0°C). It is not necessary for this temperature to be exact at ground level, but it must be cold enough in the atmosphere for ice crystals to form and fall as snow.
Which areas of Florida could experience snow?
The areas of Florida that could see snow include the Suwannee River Valley and northern Florida, especially along the Interstate 10 corridor. These zones are more likely to experience this phenomenon if the weather conditions align properly.
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