The winter storm that moved through Florida on Tuesday into Wednesday is one for the record books, smashing the previous all-time high for snowfall in the Sunshine State.

There were 18,000 Florida homes without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Governor’s Office. Some 20,000 have already been restored after losing power across the state during the storm. “Extreme Cold Warnings” remain in effect for most of the Panhandle through Thursday morning.

Milton saw almost 9 inches of snow in a historic winter storm storm that shattered the previous 130-year record.

Milton saw almost 9 inches of snow in a historic winter storm storm that shattered the previous 130-year record.

Florida's 24-hour snowfall record has been surpassed as a "historic" winter storm swept along the Gulf Coast. Although the record-breaking snow—a somewhat rare sight in Florida—may be impressive to behold, heavy winter weather can disrupt travel and create hazardous driving conditions.

Not only did Florida get record snowfall, but it was colder in Pensacola this morning than it was in Anchorage, Alaska.

Snow fell in Houston and prompted the first ever blizzard warnings for several coastal counties near the Texas-Louisiana border. Snow covered the white-sand beaches of normally sunny vacation spots, including Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Pensacola Beach.

Florida officials continue to address the aftermath of the unprecedented winter storm that swept through the Gulf region, leaving hazardous conditions and breaking snowfall records across the state. Residents in North Florida are facing treacherous travel conditions as freezing temperatures persist,

Hurricane Milton, which hit Florida in October, caused about $25 billion in insured losses, the largest amount of insured losses from any natural disaster in 2024, according to an analysis by Munich RE, an international insurance and reinsurance company. Overall losses from Milton totaled about $38 billion, as not all losses were insured.

Storm Warning is in effect for the entire Interstate 10 corridor where snow and ice accumulations could reach 4" over the next 24 hours. Pensacola will likely see the most snowfall in the state while greater amounts of ice are anticipated for cities such as Tallahassee and Jacksonville.

While the snow may be over, the cold isn't, and that brings another hazard to Florida motorists not used to driving in snow and ice.

Snow in the Sunshine State doesn't happen very often. But it did. And here are the photos from Pensacola to Yulee to prove it.