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Rare Snowfall Blankets Florida as Arctic Blast Grips the State
An unusual winter weather event has brought snow to parts of florida, including the Tampa Bay area, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Oviedo, and Jacksonville. This marks a rare occurrence, with the Tampa Bay region last experiencing snowfall in January 2010 and December 1989.A past record of 2 inches (5 centimeters) of snow fell near Tampa in January 1977, approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of the city.
Snowfall Reports Across Florida
Meteorologist rubén Capote documented the snowfall in various locations around Tampa Bay, capturing images of flakes falling around 5:30 a.m. in Madeira Beach, Pinellas County, and Clearwater. The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay also shared photos of the snow from its office.