If it feels like the Deep South is getting more winter "magic" than Minnesota right now, there's a reason for that.

Florida has secured its reputation as a retirement haven, topping WalletHub's list of best states to retire in 2024.

The rare winter storm that hit the southern U.S. dumped significant amounts of snow on areas that usually get none.

More than 220 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.

You're better off visiting Florida than the Twin Cities ... for the rest of the month. Now, compare Minnesota to several cities across the south; here are a few of the snow totals from the past ...