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Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
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weather16h ago

Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US

  • Florida braces for frost as a cold front lowers temps across South Florida this weekend.
  • Temperatures in parts of South Florida may dip into the 30s and possibly the 20s near Lake Okeechobee.
  • Forecasters warn of wind chill making temperatures feel even cooler in the region.
  • Tampa may see a small snow impact, with the area likely to experience only flurries and no accumulations.
  • Zoo Miami staff moved reptiles indoors and provided blankets for primates to stay warm.
  • Manatees rely on warm-water outflows at power plants to survive cold snaps.
  • Farmers prepare by increasing irrigation and other measures to protect crops.
  • The national storm system threatens the East Coast with a potential blizzard.
  • Officials emphasize layering and limiting outdoor time during the cold spell.
  • No major snow in Florida, but winter weather affects events like Gasparilla and NHL games.
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Fla. Temperatures Dropped to Dangerous Numbers for Reptiles, But the State's Invasive Pythons Are Hanging On
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science1d ago

Fla. Temperatures Dropped to Dangerous Numbers for Reptiles, But the State's Invasive Pythons Are Hanging On

  • Latest: Florida’s Burmese pythons appear to tolerate colder snaps, challenging prior cold-sensitivity assumptions.
  • Experts cite a 2023 USGS report linking genome changes to potential cold tolerance in pythons.
  • During recent Florida cold spells, iguanas dropped from trees and alligators slowed feeding activity.
  • Researchers note pythons may use burrows or refuges to cope with cold events.
  • Conservation groups note continued efforts to manage the invasive python population in South Florida.
  • The findings come from multiple outlets, including Naples Daily News and The News-Press.
  • Experts stress that pythons remain a threat to native species in Florida's Everglades region.
  • The article links warmer winters and climate variability to potential northward expansion of pythons.
  • Florida continues collecting data on python distribution as part of ongoing research.
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