"Fern," a chilly winter storm, swept over the United States last week. At least 62 people have died as a result of the winter storm, which was fueled by a strong surge of Arctic air and shut down power plants and oil production across the nation.
And while Florida won’t be harmed by the vast blankets of snow and ice rolling over the rest of the US, frosty windshields and flurries are making residents stay in the comfort of their homes.
Florida may have a record-breaking winter this weekend, according to Ana Torres-Vazquez, a forecaster for the National Weather Service in Miami. A cold front has already caused the temperature to drop by a few degrees.

The majority of the metro area in South Florida appears to be experiencing temperatures in the 30s (Fahrenheit), with some locations close to Lake Okeechobee perhaps experiencing temps in the 20s. Torres-Vazquez continued, "And that windchill could make those temperatures feel even colder."
Torres-Vazques suggests layering light clothing and minimizing the amount of time spent outside because residents in the southern region of Florida are unlikely to have winter coats and heavier coats due to the state's generally moderate climate.
Another National Weather Service forecaster in the Tampa Bay region, Tony Hurt, stated that the amount of snowfall in northern Florida had changed by 10–20%."If any snow does appear, it will probably be in the form of flurries rather than accumulations," he continued.
The last time these two places experienced snow was flurries in 2010 and 1989. The most snowfall, 2 inches, was recorded in 1977, roughly 20 miles east of Tampa, Florida.
While few visitors are anticipated to swim or spend time on beaches this weekend, a number of attractions, such as the majority of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, will run as usual, with their water parks closed to the public.