Florida, the Sunshine State, is experiencing a rare and historic winter storm.
Snow flurries began piling up this afternoon.
1-10 is covered in snow, keeping cars off the roads—a wise move for Floridians unfamiliar with driving in such weather.
Meteorologist Shane Hinton reports from Panama City:
The weather transitioned from sleet to full-on snow, reducing visibility drastically.
This storm marks Florida’s first-ever blizzard warning along the Gulf Coast.
The Panhandle is under a warning until midday tomorrow.
The state snowfall record of 4 inches from 1954 could be shattered.
Residents, including a Canadian woman, share their experiences.
Conditions will worsen, and Floridians are urged to stay home due to dangerous roads.
This is a rare 100-year weather event with snowfall reports of 6-12 inches in parts of southern Louisiana.
Panama City’s temperatures dropped from the mid-30s to the 20s, solidifying snow on the ground.
The snow tracker predicts 6-12 inches of snowfall tonight into tomorrow.