Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida Remain Snow-Free as Major Winter Storms Blanket the Northern U.S.
GULF COAST, U.S. — As heavy snowstorms sweep across the Midwest, Great Plains, and Northeast, residents of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are once again watching from the sidelines — facing mild gray skies while the rest of the nation braces for a whiteout.
According to updated weather models, winter systems are set to dump more than a foot of snow across large sections of the northern United States through early December, while the Gulf Coast remains firmly in a snow-free zone.
Major Snowfall Up North — but Not for the South
Long-range forecasts from the GFS and ECMWF models show widespread snowfall across the northern half of the country.
- The Rockies are expected to collect 10–20 inches in higher elevations.
- The Midwest, including Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, could see 8–12 inches by next weekend.
- The Northeast will continue to experience steady accumulations, with parts of New York and Pennsylvania likely surpassing a foot of snow.
Meanwhile, the Gulf Coast states remain under a mild, moisture-limited air mass, producing little more than clouds and light rain. Meteorologists say the southern jet stream is deflecting moisture northward, keeping the Gulf Coast too warm and dry for winter weather.
La Niña Pattern Keeps the South Warm
Experts attribute the temperature contrast to a strengthening La Niña pattern, which pushes cold Arctic air across the upper Midwest but keeps subtropical warmth locked over the South.
“The models show a clear divide — brutal cold and heavy snow north of the Ohio Valley, but relatively calm conditions along the Gulf Coast,” explained one forecaster. “For Texas to Florida, it’s all gray skies and no flakes.”
This setup leaves Gulf Coast residents frustrated, as their northern neighbors prepare for a full-scale winter landscape while the South experiences nothing more than cooler mornings and light breezes.
Social Media Reactions Highlight the Divide
The snow drought along the coast has sparked a wave of humor online. Residents from Houston to Mobile joked that the only “flakes” they’re seeing are falling out of family group chats, not from the sky.
In another viral post, a forecaster quipped:
“The Midwest looks like Narnia, and we’re down here wondering if we’ll ever see a single snowflake that isn’t made of plastic.”
Still, even a slight southward shift in the jet stream could change everything. Meteorologists warn that if colder air slips into the Gulf region, it could lead to rare snow or ice events, especially in northern Louisiana and central Mississippi.
Current Model Highlights
- GFS Extended Ensemble: Deep, persistent snowpack from the Rockies through the Great Lakes.
- ECMWF Forecast: Heavy snowfall continuing through mid-December, particularly across the central U.S.
- Southern States Outlook: No measurable snow expected from Houston to Tallahassee in the next two weeks.
While northern states face a wintry onslaught, the Gulf Coast — from Texas to Florida — remains snow-free for now. Warmer temperatures and dry air continue to dominate the region’s pattern, though long-range models hint at a possible shift later in December.
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