Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Florida Braces for Record Cold from Winter Storm Fern
A big winter storm called Fern is bringing very cold air to Florida.
While most of the US is getting lots of snow, Florida might just get some flurries and very cold temperatures.
People in South Florida aren't used to such cold weather, so they're being told to wear layers and stay inside.
In Northern Florida, there's a small chance of snow, but it's not expected to stick around.
The last time these areas saw snow was a long time ago.
Some places like Disney World will stay open, but water parks will be closed.
Winter Storm Fern is bringing record cold to Florida, with temperatures dropping into the 30s and 20s Fahrenheit in South Florida.
There is a 10-20% chance of snowfall in Northern Florida, but it is expected to be in the form of flurries with no accumulation.
Residents in South Florida are advised to layer up and limit time spent outside due to the unusual cold.
The last time South Florida saw snow was in 2010, and in Northern Florida, it was in 1989.
Major attractions like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will operate normally, but water parks will be closed.
- Who
- Residents and tourists in Florida
- What
- Winter Storm Fern bringing record cold and possible snow
- When
- This weekend
- Where
- Florida, particularly South and Northern regions
- Why
- Arctic air surge causing a significant temperature drop
- Event
- Winter Storm Fern
- Temperature Drop
- 30s to 20s Fahrenheit in South Florida
- Snowfall Chance
- 10-20% in Northern Florida
- Last Snowfall
- 2010 in South Florida, 1989 in Northern Florida
- Heaviest Snowfall
- 2 inches in 1977, 20 miles east of Tampa
- Attractions
- Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando operating normally, water parks closed