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Cold Front Hits Florida: Miami Hurricanes Embrace 'Real Football Weather'

11/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A brief cold front reaches South Florida, bringing lows in the low 50s and highs near 76 for Black Friday.
The Miami Hurricanes will face the Pittsburgh Panthers in colder conditions, with some players welcoming it as 'real football weather'.
In northern Florida, Tallahassee highs will reach only 62 on Thanksgiving.

History

Historical Context

In January 1977, an unprecedented cold front brought record low temperatures to South Florida, with Miami experiencing lows of 47°F. This event marked the first recorded snow flurries in Miami, impacting local agriculture with an estimated $350 million in crop losses. The cold wave highlighted the region's vulnerability to climate variability, affecting tourism and agricultural practices in a typically warm climate.

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Story summary

A brief cold front reaches South Florida, bringing lows in the low 50s and highs near 76 for Black Friday.
The Miami Hurricanes will face the Pittsburgh Panthers in colder conditions, with some players welcoming it as 'real football weather'.
In northern Florida, Tallahassee highs will reach only 62 on Thanksgiving.

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