A rare winter storm across Panhandle sets Florida snow records and knocks out power
If confirmed, Florida had its highest snowfall total since 1954. As many as 15,000 Duke Energy customers lost power at one point.
Parts of Florida Panhandle shut down by historic winter storm
An historic January storm dumped more deep snow along the U.S. Gulf Coast on Wednesday after bringing Houston and New Orleans to a near standstill over the past two days and burying parts of Florida's Panhandle with accumulations more typical of Chicago.
NOAA satellites show snow left behind in Florida Panhandle
From Pensacola to Jacksonville, snowfall was reported ranging from inches-deep to a light dusting. A whopping 9.8 inches was recorded in Milton, Fla. a city about 23 miles northeast of Pensacola. Satellites from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) captured the snow left behind from the historic storm.
Photos: See the record-breaking snow in Florida's Panhandle
Snowing on the beach in Florida? See a photo gallery of the unprecedented amount of snow that fell on northern Florida on Tuesday.
Florida sees heaviest snowfall in state’s history as unprecedented winter storm slams the South
The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5 to 12 inches through Tuesday evening. Due to the hazardous weather and a series of crashes, a nearly 70-mile stretch of Interstate 10 was shut down by the Florida Highway Patrol.
How much did it snow? Florida shatters previous record after rare winter storm
Prior to this week, the record for most snow in a 24-hour period in Florida was 4 inches back in 1954. What’s remarkable is that this storm featured sleet and freezing rain too, but it was still mainly snow that fell in Northern Florida.
Pictures: Take a look at how rare snowfall impacted parts of Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Parts of the Florida Panhandle reported snow starting early Tuesday, and it actually stuck to the ground in a rare event for the Sunshine State. The City of Milton, located near Pensacola, got the most snow with one part having a total of 9.8 inches at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service .
Winter weather hits Florida, snowfall in the Panhandle and cold temperatures ahead
The wind continues to be a factor as we head overnight; cold wind chill temperatures are expected in the 30s. READ: Snow in Florida! Winter storm blankets northern Sunshine State with snow Thursday morning will start with some light rain and temperatures in the 30s and low 40s.
It's Snowing in Florida! See the Wild Photos as the Winter Storm Hits the Panhandle
Multiple parts of Florida are seeing snow as a winter storm makes its way across the Gulf Coast. On Monday, Jan. 20, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of dangerously cold wind chills and prolonged freezing and sub-freezing temperatures.
Winter storm not finished with Florida as state braces for more extreme cold
There were 18,000 Florida homes without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Governor’s Office. Some 20,000 have already been restored after losing power across the state during the storm. “Extreme Cold Warnings” remain in effect for most of the Panhandle through Thursday morning.
Snow in Florida: Pensacola may have shattered state's snow record
Snow totals are still being reported across Florida, but as of Wednesday morning, it appears Pensacola has broken the snow record for the state.
NOAA satellite shows snow covering Florida, southern states
Satellite imagery from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Wednesday showed the extent of the snow that covered the South.
I-10 reopens all lanes, eastbound and westbound
Frozen temperatures created an icy mess overnight in Northwest Florida, but as the sun rose Thursday some roads and bridges began to reopen.
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