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.
Snowstorm Transforms Florida Panhandle into Winter Wonderland
For families, the snowstorm provided a rare chance to create memories, with snowmen appearing on beaches alongside palm trees. “We’ve counted about 15 snowmen built by kids,” said Perry Richardson, visiting from Ohio. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Snow falls in Florida Panhandle, prompting closure of I-10
Record-breaking snow accumulation was reported across the Florida Panhandle and prompted the Florida Highway Patrol to shut down some major roadways by early Tuesday evening.
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.
Rare snowfall in Florida Panhandle inspires drivers to do strange things, videos show
“While on scene of a crash on 331 N, a deputy witnessed a driver doing doughnuts in the middle of the roadway and driving at a high rate of speed,” the Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported in a Facebook post.
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.
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.
Yoopers describe snowy conditions in the Florida panhandle
An unusual winter storm is spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States. It’s a once in a lifetime event for most here, but a familiar sight to Yoopers now living in the Florida Panhandle, which picked up around six inches of snow.
Frigid storm drops rare snow in Florida Panhandle, Houston and New Orleans
Florida residents from Pensacola to Jacksonville are bracing for what is expected to be a historic, once-in-a-lifetime winter storm with record-breaking, single-digit temperatures and an
Florida likely to shatter all-time snowfall record; more than 8 inches reported in areas of Panhandle
A rare winter storm that hammered the Panhandle and beyond on Tuesday is likely to shatter the state record, once it’s made official.
Record Snow Shuts Down I-10 in Florida's Panhandle
The winter storm that hit northwest Florida on Tuesday, January 21, left several parts of Interstate 10 closed into Wednesday morning.This footage from the Florida Department of Transportation’s live traffic cameras shows conditions on Wednesday morning along Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa County.
It's Snowing in Florida! See the Wild Photos as the Winter Storm Hits the Panhandle
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Florida Panhandle residents play in snow, while Miami residents hang out in 80-degree weather
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Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport runway re-opens after first-ever closure
Commercial flights to and from the airport returned to normal operations on Thursday morning following the unprecedented winter weather.
Dozens of frozen sea creatures that ‘can appear to be dead’ rescued after Florida snow
As white-sand beaches became covered by white snow during a historic snowstorm, more than 30 frozen sea turtles were rescued off Florida’s coast. “When water temperatures drop to 50 degrees Fahrenheit ...
'Dangerous Cold' Warning Issued for Millions in the Deep South
Historic winter storm shatters records across the South, leaving millions grappling with extreme cold and unprecedented ...
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Roads Still Closed In Louisiana, Florida After Winter Storm Leaves At Least Five Dead
R​oads were still closed Thursday morning after a historic winter storm hit The South, bringing inches of snow to areas not ...
Snow in Florida? See unusual places that got more snow than Oklahoma this week
After a freak winter storm crossed the Gulf Coast this week, some typically warm locations saw more snow than Oklahoma did.
Florida Weather Warnings: Full List of Alerts Issued
The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings, cold weather advisories and freeze warnings for Florida.