Snow in Florida live updates: Weather forecast, impacts and more
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.
FOX 35 Thunder Truck tracks snow for the first time in rare Florida winter storm
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.
Winter storm and freeze warnings in place: Will it snow in Central Florida?
In Florida, winter storm and freeze warnings both remain in place, and snow, sleet, or freezing rain is also expected.
Snow in Florida: Best photos, videos of winter storm
Snow in Florida? Yes! You heard that right. Check out these videos and photos from the Florida Panhandle!
Live Florida winter storm updates: Snow, ice, forecasts, impacts and more
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.
How people, plants, and pets deal with cold weather as winter storm moves into Florida
Florida’s leaders have been preaching the “Three P's” as a cold snap washes through the South: Plants, pets, and people.
Snow blankets New Orleans, shattering record set in 1963
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.
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.
North Central Florida prepares for icy roads
The Florida Freeze is going to hit hard in Marion County, and many neighbors already are making trips to prepare for its impact.
How to drive safely in the snow; Northern Florida under Winter Storm Warning
Snow in Florida? That’s a rare sight in the Sunshine State! Yet, northern Florida is bracing for an unusual winter storm, forecasted to bring 1–4 inches of snow.
Weather delays impact outgoing flights
The same system that's bringing the cold and ice to Florida is shutting down airports in other cities, such as Houston.
First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast
The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, said the winter storm has been producing blizzard conditions across southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana.
Central Florida, Orlando preparing for winter weather impacts
Frigid temperatures engulfed the South on Monday ahead of a winter storm that’s expected to spread heavy snow and disruptive ice around a region from Texas to north Florida that rarely sees such weather, sending residents rushing to insulate pipes, check heating systems and stock up on emergency supplies.
Florida winter storm: Timeline, impacts, snow, ice and rain forecast
The Sunshine State will feel a little less tropical than it usually does this week as arctic air reaches the Southern United States, including Florida, bringing with it frigid temperatures and the potential for snow, ice, sleet, and rain. Yes, you read that right, the forecast calls for the potential of snow in Florida.
Florida schools, universities close ahead of winter storm
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU) will cancel classes and suspend normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to expected wintry precipitation and ice, which could impact roadways and critical services.
Florida prepares snowplows with possible snow, freezing rain in forecast
Snowplows and other cold-weather equipment are being readied in Florida ahead of a rare freeze expected next week, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
See it: Rare 'hair ice' photographed in Washington state
The thin strands of ice form as the result a of a fungus found in wood, according to scientists.