Florida’s Coldest Outbreak in 15 Years: Freeze Warnings, Flurries, and What You Must Do Now

S3E5 - Florida’s Coldest Outbreak in 15 Years: Freeze Warnings, Flurries, and What You Must Do Now

Published: January 29, 2026

Duration: 24:10

Florida is facing one of its coldest weather outbreaks in roughly 15 years, with multiple hard freezes, dangerous wind chills, and conditions many people, homes, and landscapes are not prepared for. This is not just one cold morning. It is a prolonged stretch of cold that increases risk with each passing night.

In this episode of Meteorology Matters, the podcast explains what makes this Florida cold snap different, why duration matters more than a single temperature, and why even temperatures that may not sound extreme can cause serious problems in Florida. Meteorology Matters is created and produced by...