The snowfall occurred almost exactly one year after parts of Florida experienced record snowfall in mid-January 2025, when Pensacola received between six and eight inches of snow. While the snowfall concluded on Sunday, an arctic cold front that has impacted parts of the state since Friday continued to bring freezing conditions. Orlando and surrounding areas were under a freeze warning from Sunday night into Monday morning, with temperatures expected to drop to at least -4 degrees Celsius (25 degrees Fahrenheit).

The unusual weather event in Florida occurred against a backdrop of increasingly erratic weather patterns globally, attributed by many scientists to climate change. While isolated snowfall events are not directly indicative of climate change, the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide, from heatwaves in Europe to flooding in Asia, have raised concerns among international climate experts. Such events often disproportionately affect vulnerable populations and strain local economies.

The impact of the freezing temperatures on Florida's agricultural sector, particularly its citrus and strawberry crops, remained a concern. Farmers were taking measures to protect their crops, including using protective coverings and irrigation techniques. The economic consequences of prolonged cold weather could have ripple effects beyond Florida, impacting international markets for agricultural products.

The NWS continued to monitor the situation and issue advisories as needed. Residents were urged to take precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their property from the freezing temperatures. The long-term effects of the unusual weather patterns on Florida's ecosystem and economy were yet to be fully understood, but the event served as a reminder of the increasing volatility of weather patterns in a changing global climate.