Coverage dated January 17, 2026

Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow second year in a row

Headline from KOB 4

A small part of the Sunshine State became the Snowy State for a brief time as snow covers parts of the western Florida Panhandle. It's the second year in a row areas have seen snow. On Sunday morning, enough frigid air rushed in behind a cold front to turn rain showers into snowflakes.

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  1. KOB 4

    Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow second year in a row (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    A small part of the Sunshine State became the Snowy State for a brief time as snow covers parts of the western Florida Panhandle. It's the second year in a row areas have seen snow. On Sunday morning, enough frigid air rushed in behind a cold front to turn rain showers into snowflakes.

  2. Herald Bulletin

    Small part of Sunshine State becomes Snowy State as Florida gets snow for 2nd year in a row (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Herald Bulletin's feed description

    A small part of the Sunshine State became the Snowy State for a brief time as snow covered parts of the western Florida Panhandle. It was the second year in

  3. The Oregonian

    Sunshine state or snowy state? Florida gets iced for the second year in a row (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The rare snow in the south hit more than Florida. See which other states got a taste.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Snow falls on parts of Sunshine State for a second year in a row (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A small part of the Sunshine State became the Snowy State for a brief time as snow covered parts of the western Florida Panhandle on Sunday.

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