Cold wave of January 1977
The Cold wave of January 1977 produced the only known trace of snow in the Miami area of Florida ever reported. It occurred following the passage of a strong cold front, in combination with a high pressure area situated over the Mississippi River Valley. As a result, cold air spewed across Florida, causing both snowfall and record low temperatures. Most notably, the weather system brought snow flurries as far south as Homestead on January 19. Although other portions of the state have since experienced snowfall, no snow has fallen in South Florida since. Damage was most significant to agriculture, as major losses occurred to Citrus fruits and tender vegetables. Statewide, agricultural damage from the cold wave totaled to $350 million (1977 USD), and losses overall totaled to $2 billion (197
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Cold wave of January 1977
The Cold wave of January 1977 produced the only known trace of snow in the Miami area of Florida ever reported. It occurred following the passage of a strong cold front, in combination with a high pressure area situated over the Mississippi River Valley. As a result, cold air spewed across Florida, causing both snowfall and record low temperatures. Most notably, the weather system brought snow flurries as far south as Homestead on January 19. Although other portions of the state have since experienced snowfall, no snow has fallen in South Florida since. Damage was most significant to agriculture, as major losses occurred to Citrus fruits and tender vegetables. Statewide, agricultural damage from the cold wave totaled to $350 million (1977 USD), and losses overall totaled to $2 billion (197
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The Cold wave of January 1977 ...... was related to the cold wave.
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Florida, The Bahamas
date dissipated
1977-01-21
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1977-01-16
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along Interstate 4 between Tampa and Orlando
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Cold wave of January 1977
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Cold wave and snowfall
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The Cold wave of January 1977 ...... all totaled to $2 billion (197
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Cold wave of January 1977
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