Weather of 2025

=== Cold snaps and winter storms ===

=== Cold snaps and winter storms ===

In January, an unusual cold snap brought extremely cold temperatures to much of the [[United States]], [[Canada]], and [[Mexico]]. It was the coldest January ever in much of North America in at least 10 years, bringing temperatures as much as {{Convert|20–35|F-change|C-change|1|abbr=on}} below average to a majority of the United States, starting from the [[polar vortex]] pushing down south after the passage of an [[arctic front]] on January 2. The lowest temperature was {{Convert|-36|C|F|abbr=on}} in parts of [[Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Extremely cold weekend wreaks havoc on Saskatchewan vehicles, furnaces {{!}} Globalnews.ca |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/10968639/extreme-cold-weekend-saskatchewan-vehicles-furnaces/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=Global News |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 9–11, a winter storm caused significant impacts in the southern United States, where {{Convert|2.2|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Dallas|Dallas, Texas]], while {{Convert|3.5|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Oklahoma City|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]]. In the [[Southeastern United States|Southeast]], {{Convert|2.1|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Atlanta|Atlanta, Georgia]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Biggest snowstorm in years shuts down travel across southern US |url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/biggest-snowstorm-in-years-shuts-down-travel-across-southern-us/1732538 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250123213816/https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/biggest-snowstorm-in-years-shuts-down-travel-across-southern-us/1732538 |archive-date=2025-01-23 |access-date=2025-03-29 |language=en-us}}</ref> while {{Convert|7|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Memphis, Tennessee]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Deliso |first1=Meredith |last2=Golembo |first2=Max |title=Massive winter storm continues to dump snow across the South |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/winter-storm-south-snowfall/story?id=117555599 |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> On January 18–20, a nor'easter brought several inches of snow to many parts of the [[Northeastern United States|Northeast]], but due to its speed, it limited the extent of snow accumulation. The majority of [[New Jersey]] received snow totals of {{Convert|4-6|in|cm|abbr=out}}, with thundersnow being reported near [[Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=NJ.com |first=Len Melisurgo {{!}} NJ Advance Media for |date=2025-01-20 |title=Early N.J. snow totals reach 7 inches as storm rolls on with 'thundersnow' |url=https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/01/nj-weather-early-snow-totals-reach-6-inches-as-winter-storm-rolls-on-with-thundersnow-reported.html |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=nj |language=en}}</ref> {{Convert|1.6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Central Park]], [[New York City]], while {{Convert|8.1|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Highland Mills, New York|Highland Mills]], the highest snow total for [[New York (state)|New York State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Justin |date=2025-01-20 |title=How much snow did New York and New Jersey get Sunday? Here are the latest snow totals. - CBS New York |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-new-jersey-snow-totals/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 20–22, a [[2025 Gulf Coast blizzard|historic blizzard in the Gulf Coast]] ensued, where it brought blizzard conditions and heavy snow to areas that usually see little to no snow. States of emergencies were issued in [[Florida]] and [[Mississippi]] to prepare for any potential impact.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NOTE TO PRESS: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 25-13 (Emergency Management-Gulf Winter Weather System) {{!}} Executive Office of the Governor |url=https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2025/note-press-executive-order-number-25-13-emergency-management-gulf-winter-weather |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=www.flgov.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=WXXV Staff |date=2025-01-19 |title=Governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather |url=https://www.wxxv25.com/governor-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-winter-weather/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=WXXV News 25 |language=en-US}}</ref> For the first time in history, a blizzard warning was issued in parts of coastal [[Louisiana]] and parts of coastal [[Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-21 |title=First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast |url=https://www.fox9.com/weather/new-orleans-snow-houston-weather |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=FOX Weather |language=en-US}}</ref> Up to {{Convert|6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in parts of the [[Greater Houston]] area, especially in [[La Porte, Texas|La Porte]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zuvanich |first=Adam |date=2025-01-21 |title='Once in a generation:' Parts of Houston area report up to 6 inches of snow on Tuesday |url=https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/weather/2025/01/21/511534/houston-snowfall-totals-records-six-inches/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=Houston Public Media |language=en-US}}</ref> with Beaumont setting an all-time low temperature of {{Convert|11|F|C|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NWS Lake Charles (@NWSLakeCharles) on X |url=https://x.com/NWSLakeCharles/status/1882064797048721582 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250126094606/https://x.com/NWSLakeCharles/status/1882064797048721582 |archive-date=2025-01-26 |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref> In Louisiana, {{Convert|13.4|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell near [[Grand Coteau, Louisiana|Grand Coteau]], the highest snowfall recorded in the Gulf Coast,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title="Dangerous cold" warning issued for millions in the Deep South |url=https://www.newsweek.com/dangerous-cold-winter-storm-gulf-coast-weather-nws-2019506 |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref> {{Convert|10|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[New Orleans]], and {{Convert|8|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Summary Number 3 for Gulf Coast and Southeast Winter Storm |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm4/stormsum_3.html |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}}</ref> In [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]], [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]], and [[New Iberia, Louisiana|New Iberia]], record low temperatures were set at {{Convert|7|F|C|abbr=on}}, {{Convert|4|F|C|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|2|F|C|abbr=on}} respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2025 |title=Baton Rouge Airport Ryan Field recorded its coldest temp on record & tied the 2nd coldest temp on record for the Baton Rouge area of 7 degrees this morning. Ryan Field's records go back to 1930 & the Baton Rouge area Period of Record goes back to 1892. |url=https://x.com/NWSNewOrleans/status/1882066839578309068 |access-date=March 29, 2025 |website=X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2025 |title=New all time record lows have been set across the region this morning. New Iberia and Lafayette both saw their all time lowest temperatures this morning while Beaumont and Lake Charles saw their second lowest all time temperatures. |url=https://x.com/NWSLakeCharles/status/1882064797048721582 |access-date=March 29, 2025 |website=X}}</ref> In Mississippi, {{Convert|9|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]], and {{Convert|6.5|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell around Gulf Park estates, likely shattering snowfall records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bolden |first=Bonnie |title=Did historic snow break records in Mississippi? Here's what we know about snowfall reports |url=https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2025/01/22/did-snow-break-records-in-mississippi-see-the-nws-data-what-we-know/77882630007/ |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=The Clarion-Ledger |language=en-US}}</ref> In Alabama, {{Convert|11|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Babbie, Alabama|Babbie]], while {{Convert|7.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in [[Mobile Regional Airport]], shattering the record of {{Convert|6|in|cm|abbr=out}} in the latter city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Summary Message |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm4/stormsum_3.html |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Leigh |date=2025-01-21 |title=Mobile breaks 130-year-old all-time snow record as winter storm sweeps Alabama |url=https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/mobile-close-to-breaking-130-year-old-all-time-snow-record-as-winter-storm-sweeps-alabama.html |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=al |language=en}}</ref> In Florida, {{Convert|10|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Milton, Florida|Milton]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=McLaughlin |first=Tom |title=Climate change may be to blame for 10 inches of snow in Florida |url=https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2025/01/31/florida-winter-storm-enzo-climate-change-possible-blame-snow/77968893007/ |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=Pensacola News Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> while Pensacola saw {{Convert|8.9|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=A rare winter storm across Panhandle sets Florida snow records and knocks out power {{!}} WLRN |url=https://www.wlrn.org/weather/2025-01-23/a-rare-winter-storm-across-panhandle-sets-florida-snow-records-and-knocks-out-power |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125024609/https://www.wlrn.org/weather/2025-01-23/a-rare-winter-storm-across-panhandle-sets-florida-snow-records-and-knocks-out-power |archive-date=2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-03-30 }}</ref> shattering the statewide record for the state. In [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] and [[Carolinas|the Carolinas]], [[Cordele, Georgia]] saw {{Convert|9|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell, with a wide area of southwest Georgia seeing {{Convert|4-6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GA |first=NWS Atlanta |date=2025-02-03 |title=January 21, 2025 Winter Storm |url=https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/528d5a5e59bd443897d4d942949adfbd |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=ArcGIS StoryMaps |language=en}}</ref> The Atlanta Metro area observed {{Convert|1|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow,<ref>{{Cite web |last=GA |first=NWS Atlanta |date=2025-02-03 |title=January 21, 2025 Winter Storm |url=https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/528d5a5e59bd443897d4d942949adfbd |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=ArcGIS StoryMaps |language=en}}</ref> with temperatures at {{Convert|21|F|C|abbr=on}} in the Atlanta area, {{Convert|14|F|C|abbr=on}} in northwest Georgia, and {{Convert|10|F|C|abbr=on}} in northeast Georgia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maurer |first=Travis |date=2025-01-18 |title=Georgia winter weather {{!}} Temps will barely break freezing in metro Atlanta Wednesday |url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-winter-weather-atlanta-snow-forecast-tuesday-jan-21-2025 |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=FOX 5 Atlanta |language=en-US}}</ref> In the Carolinas, {{Convert|4.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in [[North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-22 |title=Grand Strand sees most snowfall since record 14 inches fell in December 1989 |url=https://www.wbtw.com/news/grand-strand/myrtle-beach/roads-hazardous-after-record-breaking-snowfall-across-grand-strand-pee-dee/amp/ |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=WBTW |language=en-US}}</ref> {{Convert|4|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]], and {{Convert|6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Cross, South Carolina|Cross]].<ref name = "Snowfall Reports - Winter Storm - January 21-22, 2025">{{Cite report|url=https://www.weather.gov/media/chs/events/winterstorm_Jan2025/pns_snowReports_January21_22_2025.pdf|title=Snowfall Reports - Winter Storm - January 21-22, 2025|access-date=March 30, 2025}}</ref> In [[North Carolina]], snowfall of about {{Convert|3-6|in|cm|abbr=out}} was reported, with locally higher amounts to {{Convert|7|in|cm|abbr=out}} being reported. {{Convert|2.6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snowfall was reported at [[Wilmington International Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=US Department of Commerce |first=NOAA |title=Winter Storm: January 21-22, 2025 |url=https://www.weather.gov/ilm/winterstormJan2025#:~:text=The%20only%20official%20snowfall%20amount,at%20Wilmington%20Airport%20(ILM).&text=Snowfall%20reports%20from%20various%20sources%20for%20January%2021-22,%202025. |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=www.weather.gov |language=EN-US}}</ref>

In January, an unusual cold snap brought extremely cold temperatures to much of the [[United States]], [[Canada]], and [[Mexico]]. It was the coldest January ever in much of North America in at least 10 years, bringing temperatures as much as {{Convert|20–35|F-change|C-change|1|abbr=on}} below average to a majority of the United States, starting from the [[polar vortex]] pushing down south after the passage of an [[arctic front]] on January 2. The lowest temperature was {{Convert|-36|C|F|abbr=on}} in parts of [[Saskatchewan]], [[Canada]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Extremely cold weekend wreaks havoc on Saskatchewan vehicles, furnaces {{!}} Globalnews.ca |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/10968639/extreme-cold-weekend-saskatchewan-vehicles-furnaces/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=Global News |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 9–11, a winter storm caused significant impacts in the southern United States, where {{Convert|2.2|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Dallas|Dallas, Texas]], while {{Convert|3.5|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Oklahoma City|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]]. In the [[Southeastern United States|Southeast]], {{Convert|2.1|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Atlanta|Atlanta, Georgia]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Biggest snowstorm in years shuts down travel across southern US |url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/biggest-snowstorm-in-years-shuts-down-travel-across-southern-us/1732538 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250123213816/https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/biggest-snowstorm-in-years-shuts-down-travel-across-southern-us/1732538 |archive-date=2025-01-23 |access-date=2025-03-29 |language=en-us}}</ref> while {{Convert|7|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Memphis, Tennessee]].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Deliso |first1=Meredith |last2=Golembo |first2=Max |title=Massive winter storm continues to dump snow across the South |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/winter-storm-south-snowfall/story?id=117555599 |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref> On January 18–20, a nor'easter brought several inches of snow to many parts of the [[Northeastern United States|Northeast]], but due to its speed, it limited the extent of snow accumulation. The majority of [[New Jersey]] received snow totals of {{Convert|4-6|in|cm|abbr=out}}, with thundersnow being reported near [[Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=NJ.com |first=Len Melisurgo {{!}} NJ Advance Media for |date=2025-01-20 |title=Early N.J. snow totals reach 7 inches as storm rolls on with 'thundersnow' |url=https://www.nj.com/weather/2025/01/nj-weather-early-snow-totals-reach-6-inches-as-winter-storm-rolls-on-with-thundersnow-reported.html |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=nj |language=en}}</ref> {{Convert|1.6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Central Park]], [[New York City]], while {{Convert|8.1|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Highland Mills, New York|Highland Mills]], the highest snow total for [[New York (state)|New York State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Justin |date=2025-01-20 |title=How much snow did New York and New Jersey get Sunday? Here are the latest snow totals. - CBS New York |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-new-jersey-snow-totals/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 20–22, a [[2025 Gulf Coast blizzard|historic blizzard in the Gulf Coast]] ensued, where it brought blizzard conditions and heavy snow to areas that usually see little to no snow. States of emergency were issued in [[Florida]] and [[Mississippi]] to prepare for any potential impact.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NOTE TO PRESS: EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 25-13 (Emergency Management-Gulf Winter Weather System) {{!}} Executive Office of the Governor |url=https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2025/note-press-executive-order-number-25-13-emergency-management-gulf-winter-weather |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=www.flgov.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=WXXV Staff |date=2025-01-19 |title=Governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather |url=https://www.wxxv25.com/governor-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-winter-weather/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=WXXV News 25 |language=en-US}}</ref> For the first time in history, a blizzard warning was issued in parts of coastal [[Louisiana]] and parts of coastal [[Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-21 |title=First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast |url=https://www.fox9.com/weather/new-orleans-snow-houston-weather |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=FOX Weather |language=en-US}}</ref> Up to {{Convert|6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in parts of the [[Greater Houston]] area, especially in [[La Porte, Texas|La Porte]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zuvanich |first=Adam |date=2025-01-21 |title='Once in a generation:' Parts of Houston area report up to 6 inches of snow on Tuesday |url=https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/weather/2025/01/21/511534/houston-snowfall-totals-records-six-inches/ |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=Houston Public Media |language=en-US}}</ref> with Beaumont setting an all-time low temperature of {{Convert|11|F|C|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NWS Lake Charles (@NWSLakeCharles) on X |url=https://x.com/NWSLakeCharles/status/1882064797048721582 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250126094606/https://x.com/NWSLakeCharles/status/1882064797048721582 |archive-date=2025-01-26 |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=X (formerly Twitter) |language=en}}</ref> In Louisiana, {{Convert|13.4|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell near [[Grand Coteau, Louisiana|Grand Coteau]], the highest snowfall recorded in the Gulf Coast,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-23 |title="Dangerous cold" warning issued for millions in the Deep South |url=https://www.newsweek.com/dangerous-cold-winter-storm-gulf-coast-weather-nws-2019506 |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=Newsweek |language=en}}</ref> {{Convert|10|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[New Orleans]], and {{Convert|8|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Summary Number 3 for Gulf Coast and Southeast Winter Storm |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm4/stormsum_3.html |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}}</ref> In [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]], [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette]], and [[New Iberia, Louisiana|New Iberia]], record low temperatures were set at {{Convert|7|F|C|abbr=on}}, {{Convert|4|F|C|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|2|F|C|abbr=on}} respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2025 |title=Baton Rouge Airport Ryan Field recorded its coldest temp on record & tied the 2nd coldest temp on record for the Baton Rouge area of 7 degrees this morning. Ryan Field's records go back to 1930 & the Baton Rouge area Period of Record goes back to 1892. |url=https://x.com/NWSNewOrleans/status/1882066839578309068 |access-date=March 29, 2025 |website=X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2025 |title=New all time record lows have been set across the region this morning. New Iberia and Lafayette both saw their all time lowest temperatures this morning while Beaumont and Lake Charles saw their second lowest all time temperatures. |url=https://x.com/NWSLakeCharles/status/1882064797048721582 |access-date=March 29, 2025 |website=X}}</ref> In Mississippi, {{Convert|9|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Ocean Springs, Mississippi|Ocean Springs]], and {{Convert|6.5|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell around Gulf Park estates, likely shattering snowfall records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bolden |first=Bonnie |title=Did historic snow break records in Mississippi? Here's what we know about snowfall reports |url=https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2025/01/22/did-snow-break-records-in-mississippi-see-the-nws-data-what-we-know/77882630007/ |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=The Clarion-Ledger |language=en-US}}</ref> In Alabama, {{Convert|11|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Babbie, Alabama|Babbie]], while {{Convert|7.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in [[Mobile Regional Airport]], shattering the record of {{Convert|6|in|cm|abbr=out}} in the latter city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Storm Summary Message |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/storm_summaries/storm4/stormsum_3.html |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Leigh |date=2025-01-21 |title=Mobile breaks 130-year-old all-time snow record as winter storm sweeps Alabama |url=https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/mobile-close-to-breaking-130-year-old-all-time-snow-record-as-winter-storm-sweeps-alabama.html |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=al |language=en}}</ref> In Florida, {{Convert|10|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Milton, Florida|Milton]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=McLaughlin |first=Tom |title=Climate change may be to blame for 10 inches of snow in Florida |url=https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2025/01/31/florida-winter-storm-enzo-climate-change-possible-blame-snow/77968893007/ |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=Pensacola News Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> while Pensacola saw {{Convert|8.9|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=A rare winter storm across Panhandle sets Florida snow records and knocks out power {{!}} WLRN |url=https://www.wlrn.org/weather/2025-01-23/a-rare-winter-storm-across-panhandle-sets-florida-snow-records-and-knocks-out-power |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125024609/https://www.wlrn.org/weather/2025-01-23/a-rare-winter-storm-across-panhandle-sets-florida-snow-records-and-knocks-out-power |archive-date=2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-03-30 }}</ref> shattering the statewide record for the state. In [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] and [[Carolinas|the Carolinas]], [[Cordele, Georgia]] saw {{Convert|9|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell, with a wide area of southwest Georgia seeing {{Convert|4-6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GA |first=NWS Atlanta |date=2025-02-03 |title=January 21, 2025 Winter Storm |url=https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/528d5a5e59bd443897d4d942949adfbd |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=ArcGIS StoryMaps |language=en}}</ref> The Atlanta Metro area observed {{Convert|1|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow,<ref>{{Cite web |last=GA |first=NWS Atlanta |date=2025-02-03 |title=January 21, 2025 Winter Storm |url=https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/528d5a5e59bd443897d4d942949adfbd |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=ArcGIS StoryMaps |language=en}}</ref> with temperatures at {{Convert|21|F|C|abbr=on}} in the Atlanta area, {{Convert|14|F|C|abbr=on}} in northwest Georgia, and {{Convert|10|F|C|abbr=on}} in northeast Georgia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maurer |first=Travis |date=2025-01-18 |title=Georgia winter weather {{!}} Temps will barely break freezing in metro Atlanta Wednesday |url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-winter-weather-atlanta-snow-forecast-tuesday-jan-21-2025 |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=FOX 5 Atlanta |language=en-US}}</ref> In the Carolinas, {{Convert|4.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} of snow fell in [[North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-22 |title=Grand Strand sees most snowfall since record 14 inches fell in December 1989 |url=https://www.wbtw.com/news/grand-strand/myrtle-beach/roads-hazardous-after-record-breaking-snowfall-across-grand-strand-pee-dee/amp/ |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=WBTW |language=en-US}}</ref> {{Convert|4|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]], and {{Convert|6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snow fell in [[Cross, South Carolina|Cross]].<ref name = "Snowfall Reports - Winter Storm - January 21-22, 2025">{{Cite report|url=https://www.weather.gov/media/chs/events/winterstorm_Jan2025/pns_snowReports_January21_22_2025.pdf|title=Snowfall Reports - Winter Storm - January 21-22, 2025|access-date=March 30, 2025}}</ref> In [[North Carolina]], snowfall of about {{Convert|3-6|in|cm|abbr=out}} was reported, with locally higher amounts to {{Convert|7|in|cm|abbr=out}} being reported. {{Convert|2.6|in|cm|abbr=out}} of snowfall was reported at [[Wilmington International Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=US Department of Commerce |first=NOAA |title=Winter Storm: January 21-22, 2025 |url=https://www.weather.gov/ilm/winterstormJan2025#:~:text=The%20only%20official%20snowfall%20amount,at%20Wilmington%20Airport%20(ILM).&text=Snowfall%20reports%20from%20various%20sources%20for%20January%2021-22,%202025. |access-date=2025-03-30 |website=www.weather.gov |language=EN-US}}</ref>

=== Heat waves and droughts ===

=== Heat waves and droughts ===