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It’s been 35 years since Jacksonville’s last major snow event. What do you remember?

Snowstorm hit Jacksonville in December 1989

Insiders shared photos of their families memories from Jacksonville's last major snow event in 1989. (WJXT)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Exactly 35 years ago Monday, Jacksonville saw its last major snow event.

On Dec. 23, 1989, those who lived in Duval County sledded down the Dames Point Bridge, had snowball fights, and even made snowmen!

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The historic event resulted when arctic air pushed temperatures below freezing through Florida with ice accumulating down to Miami.

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Snow and flurries reached central Florida with one inch reported as far south as Sarasota.

By Christmas morning, much of the snow began melting. Scroll down to see more photos from Dec. 23, 1989.

Do you have any photos from the snow in December 1989? We’d love to see your pictures. Click here to upload a SnapJAX photo. You must be a News4JAX Insider, but it’s free to create an account.

What are your memories of Jacksonville’s last snow day? Scroll down and share them in the comments!

Me and my Dad - snow day 1989
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Me and my Dad - snow day 1989

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1989 Snow day in Jacksonville
Darleen H

1989 Snow day in Jacksonville

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35 years ago today it snowed in Jax. Winter of 1989! I was 5 years old. I’m the child in the light blue jacket. Pic taken in Arlington.
ShawnGorman

35 years ago today it snowed in Jax. Winter of 1989! I was 5 years old. I’m the child in the light blue jacket. Pic taken in Arlington.

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Snow on the deck, Christmas 1989, Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte413

Snow on the deck, Christmas 1989, Ponte Vedra Beach

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News4JAX's Vic Micolucci (the little one on the right back then) shared this photo of the day it snowed in Jacksonville in 1989.
Jacksonville Snow in 1989
Snow in Jacksonville (WJXT)