In a historic weather event, snow has accumulated in all 50 U.S. states this winter—at the same time! Last week’s powerful Gulf Coast snowstorm played a major role in this rare phenomenon, leaving even the most unexpected states buried under snowfall.
Snow in Florida and Louisiana? Believe It!
While snow is common in the northern states, Florida and Louisiana are among the least likely to see winter weather. Yet, both states were hit hard, with Florida setting a new all-time snowfall record. Pensacola recorded at least 5 inches, while Milton saw an astonishing 10 inches, shattering the previous 1954 record of 4 inches. Louisiana’s Lafayette matched that total, and even New Orleans saw 8 inches, its first significant snowfall since 2009.
Meteorologist Adam Douty of AccuWeather explained that while Alabama and Mississippi see snow every few years, Louisiana only experiences it roughly every five years, and Florida may go 10 to 15 years without snow accumulation.
More Snow in the South Than the North?
In a bizarre twist, parts of Florida and Louisiana have received more snow than major northern cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. New York City has only seen 5.5 inches this season, Philadelphia 4.9 inches, and even snow-heavy cities like Minneapolis and Anchorage, Alaska, are struggling to keep up.
Will Winter Ease Up?
This season has been defined by persistent cold, especially in the eastern U.S. However, forecasters predict a shift in the coming weeks, with fluctuating temperatures rather than prolonged deep freezes.
While major cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia have been spared from heavy snow so far, meteorologists say February could bring more storms—potentially flipping the script on this extraordinary winter.
For now, the nation remains stunned by this once-in-a-generation winter storm, proving that weather can still deliver surprises—even in the Deep South.
