Winter Weather

As a rare winter system continues to impact northern Florida and the Panhandle on Wednesday, bringing historic snowfall and frigid temperatures in some areas, power outages are affecting residents.

The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.

Snow totals are still being reported across Florida, but as of Wednesday morning, it appears Pensacola has broken the snow record for the state.

A rare winter system swept across portions of Florida, bringing snow, ice, and sleet and frigid temperatures to the Sunshine State on Tuesday. FOX 35 News is closely tracking the snow and winter forecast for Wednesday. Refresh this page for live updates.

For years, the FOX 35 Thunder Truck has been a trusted source for on-the-ground coverage of Central Florida's most severe weather — hurricanes, flooding, and powerful winds.

In Florida, winter storm and freeze warnings both remain in place, and snow, sleet, or freezing rain is also expected.

Snow in Florida? Yes! You heard that right. Check out these videos and photos from the Florida Panhandle!

A cold and raw wind-driven rain will impact most of the region, with Marion, Alachua, and northern Flagler counties seeing icy conditions overnight into Wednesday morning.

Florida’s leaders have been preaching the “Three P's” as a cold snap washes through the South: Plants, pets, and people.

The scene along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans on Tuesday was surreal. Palm trees swayed in the wind amid falling snow and near-blizzard conditions, with wind gusts exceeding 45 mph.

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.