On this day, January the 19th, in the year of 1977, snow in Miami, a Köppen classified Tropical Monsoon Climate, lowly elevated city in the United States, occurred.

Snow in Miami was a culmination of a multitude of rare weather events in Southern Florida occurring at the same time, with blasts of cold air pushing south, mixing with bands of participation, causing snow to fall. 

The occurrence was met with thrill and excitement by local residents, as the last time snow was close to Miami was in 1899 (WPLG Local 10) (NWS/NOAA).

To read more daily facts and tidbits and about weather happenings, see the Barron Perspectives “On this Day Archives” webpage and such articles as “(Great Smog of London) On This Day – December 5th” and “On This Day – October 29th (Hurricane [Superstorm] Sandy)”.