In a surprising turn of events, Florida's beaches have been covered with snow while Alaska's usually snowy wilderness takes a break from winter. This week, Pensacola saw a rare snowfall of 8. 9 inches, a sight not typically seen in the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, Juneau in Alaska has only received 8. 1 inches of snow so far this January, which is unusual for a city that usually averages 25 inches this time of year. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather advisories for central Florida, with temperatures dropping significantly. On the other hand, Alaska has been experiencing warmer temperatures than usual. The NWS has warned that travel conditions will be challenging due to the extreme weather.

This weather phenomenon is part of a broader pattern affecting the Southeastern U. S. , bringing rare winter conditions to the region. Florida's cold snap has been so severe that snow was visible from space. Tallahassee, for instance, had temperatures feeling as low as 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Conversely, Alaska is expected to cool down starting next week, with temperatures likely to be below normal for the western half of the state.

Florida's Beaches See Snow, Alaska Gets a Break

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