The National Weather Service said on Jan. 3, 2018, parts of north Florida, along with south Georgia, saw snow accumulate thanks to the first winter storm the Sunshine State had seen since 1989. Georgia of course saw the largest accumulations, up to 2 inches, but the snowfall in Florida was still measurable.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser had to be retrieved after getting stuck in snow on the interstate.

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

Pensacola Christian College campus webcam ... absolutely necessary," the Florida Department of Highway Safety, Florida Highway Patrol warned on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Per Florida Highway Patrol, I-10 from mile marker 5 to mile marker 56 is CLOSED. The Barrancas Avenue Bayou Chico Bridge was closed in both directions at 4:58 p.m. because of ice, according the Florida Department of Transportation.

Snow fell in Florida's panhandle on Tuesday & Wednesday, blanketing roads, closing businesses and schools. Florida residents who had a rare snow day were seen in photos and videos making snowmen and having snowball fights. Meteorologists say the snow may stick around until Wednesday, but won't reach Tampa.

In Pensacola, the official snow measurement ... was closed from mile marker 5 to mile marker 56 in Crestview. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper illustrated the hard way why it's important to ...

Officials are asking Panhandle residents to avoid being on the roads. Freezing temperatures mean icy, dangerous conditions.

Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Walnut Hill. The crash happened on Highway 97 just south of North Highway 99 and involved two pickup trucks and a passenger car.

The Leon County Sheriff's Office, Tallahassee Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol compiled a list of road closures due to hazardous conditions. They are: These closures coincide with the closure of almost 200 miles of Interstate 10 between Pensacola and Tallahassee.

As rare winter weather conditions sweep through, the Florida Highway Patrol is working to ensure that roads remain safe.

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.