On January 19, 1977, Miami experienced a rare snowfall that lasted only until the morning sun melted it away. Weather forecaster Ray Biedinger issued an unusual forecast predicting cold temperatures and the possibility of snow, which many found unbelievable. By morning, snowflakes briefly fell, covering palm trees and surprising residents from Miami to Palm Beach. Though the snow melted by mid-morning, this phenomenon remains the only recorded snowfall in South Florida during the 20th century, marking a momentous occasion in local weather history.
The weirdest part was learning that a bitter cold front would create what many believed was impossible—snow in Miami, albeit a historic, brief moment.
On January 19, 1977, snowflakes dusted palm trees in South Florida, marking an unusual meteorological event that left residents in sheer disbelief.
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