Snow in Florida: Best photos, videos of winter storm
ORLANDO, Fla. - Snow in Florida? Yes! You heard that right.
What we know:
Historic snowfall over parts of Florida
Portions of Florida are under a rare winter storm warning with multiple inches of snow projected to fall on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.
The winter storm moving through the southern regions of Texas, Louisiana and Alabama has brought snow to the Sunshine State. Snow began to fall near Pensacola on Tuesday afternoon.
By late afternoon, snow totals already appeared to break records in the Florida Panhandle, exceeding six inches in Escambia County, where previous records were set at around four inches. Areas around New Orleans saw snow totals in the double digits.
New Orleans remained under a Winter Storm Warning – only the second time on record for Orleans Parish. By noon Tuesday, Baton Rouge and New Orleans had shattered one-day snow total records, with more than 5 inches falling in both cities. Mid-City New Orleans recorded 9.5 inches of snow with the frozen precipitation still falling.
The NWS office in Mobile reported over six inches of snow at Mobile Regional Airport early Tuesday evening and had set a new record of 8.5 inches by midnight, which broke the all-time snowfall record. In nearby Pensacola, the main entrance to the Naval Air Station was closed on Tuesday due to icy road conditions created by the storm.
Just east of Pensacola, in Milton, around 8.8 inches of snow had fallen by Wednesday morning.
Florida gets slammed by winter storm system
The Panhandle of Florida saw record-breaking snowfall on Tuesday and now North Florida and Central Florida are preparing for some of that frozen precipitation.
"We used to think Blizzard Beach was a theme park in Orlando. It turns out that we may see some snow on our beaches throughout northwest Florida and even into Tallahassee and beyond," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday during a winter storm update.
What we don't know:
The snow continues to fall over parts of the Panhandle, so totals are still being tabulated. What is also unclear is where exactly the freeze line will settle over the Florida Peninsula.
The FOX 35 Storm Team is eying a zone from Ocala to Palm Coast, but snow flurries may show up in the Orlando area by late morning as the rain moves off the coast.
VIDEOS:
Check it out:
This video shows snow showers in Pensacola Beach Palms as the rare winter storm hits Florida's Gulf Coast.
Snow showers in Pensacola Beach Palms
This video shows snow showers in Pensacola Beach Palms as the rare winter storm hits Florida's Gulf Coast.
This video shows community members across the United States enjoying the winter snow.
Community members enjoy snow across the United States
Take a look at a few of these viral videos highlighting how some of our viewers are enjoying the snow storm.
This fun video was submitted by one of our FOX 35 viewers over in the Pensacola area.
Having fun with the winter storm system in Pensacola
Check out this fun video from one of our FOX 35 viewers over in the Pensacola area who are taking advantage of the winter storm system. (Video credit: Amanda Stannard)
This video was caught on an Interstate 10 traffic camera in the Florida Panhandle.
Snow comes to the Florida Panhandle
Snow has arrived in Florida! Check out this video from I-10 near Pensacola.
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This Pensacola neighborhood experienced snowfall as the winter storm moves into the Sunshine State.
Snowfall caught on camera in Pensacola Neighborhood
A Pensacola neighborhood experiences snowfall as the winter storm moves into the Sunshine State.
Snow storm chasing with FOX 35's T.J. Springer
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist T.J. Springer was live in the Florida Panhandle as snow continues to fall in the Sunshine State.
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:
Jacksonville light flurry:
Snow at NAS Pensacola:
Snow in the home of the Blue Angels? Yes! Naval Air Station Pensacola announced that their main gate is closed to both inbound and outbound traffic due to hazardous road conditions brought on by the winter storm.
The SnowShine State?:
The Florida Department of Transportation shared some photos and warnings while traveling through the snow.
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Thunder Truck tracking snow:
FOX 35 Meteorologist T.J. Springer is tracking the winter weather inside the Thunder Truck — or as Chief Meteorologist Brooks Garner has dubbed it: "Freeze Finder."
I-10 shuts down in Panhandle:
The Florida Highway Patrol is closing down a 65-mile stretch of Interstate 10 in the Florida Panhandle.
PHOTOS:
Check it out:
This photo came from a viewer over in the Pensacola area.
This picture shows the backyard of a viewer over in the Pensacola area. (Credit Amanda Stannard)
These photos come from a neighborhood in Navarre, Florida as snow has completely taken over this home's backyard.
Navarre, FL
These photos come from a neighborhood in Gulf Breeze, Florida. You can see the snow has covered the streets, trees and cars.
Gulf Breeze, FL
These photos come from a neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida.
Snow in Pensacola, Florida, Jan. 21, 2025.
These photos come from a neighborhood in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Credit: Sue Jones
These photos come from a neighborhood in Niceville, Florida, which is north of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area.
Snow in Niceville, Florida, Jan. 21, 2025.
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office reports accumulating snow in Destin.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by FoxWeather.com, and the National Weather Service.