More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By ADRIAN SAINZFebruary 1, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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Winter weather in the United States in early February 2026 brought heavy snow and icy conditions to many areas, even reaching as far south as Florida. The cold temperatures caused iguanas in Florida to become stunned and fall from trees. Warming centers in the Atlanta region opened to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Measures were taken to protect frost-sensitive plants in Florida, such as using sprinklers to cover them in ice for insulation. The widespread winter weather also led to flight cancellations in affected areas.

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