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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Florida Freeze is going to hit hard in Marion County, and many neighbors already are making trips to prepare for its impact.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks ahead of winter weather, arctic freeze
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference Tuesday morning in Tallahassee to give updates on Florida?s State of Emergency as an arctic blast approaches.
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference Tuesday morning in Tallahassee to give updates on Florida?s State of Emergency as an arctic blast approaches.
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.
The same system that's bringing the cold and ice to Florida is shutting down airports in other cities, such as Houston.
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.
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.
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 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).
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).
How much ice does it take to knock out power, damage trees?
While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.
While it only takes a thin coating of ice to cause travel nightmares for motorists, it takes a heavier accretion of ice to damage trees and power lines, and the severity of the damage depends on how much weight is added by the ice.
'Super fog': Weather event may have played role in deadly I-95 crashes
A dense fog advisory is in effect for portions of Volusia County until 9:00 a.m. Thursday, after deadly crashes shut down Interstate-95.
A dense fog advisory is in effect for portions of Volusia County until 9:00 a.m. Thursday, after deadly crashes shut down Interstate-95.
Winter Springs HS launches WeatherSTEM system
Winter Springs High School has launched the WeatherSTEM system that will provide students with real-time and future-cast radar with a high-resolution weather camera featuring a live stream.
Winter Springs High School has launched the WeatherSTEM system that will provide students with real-time and future-cast radar with a high-resolution weather camera featuring a live stream.
Preparing for 2022 Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is excited to employ brand new technology this hurricane season to gather data like never before inside the 'worst weather in the world.' An uncrewed drone will be able to send back live data from the heart of a storm.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is excited to employ brand new technology this hurricane season to gather data like never before inside the 'worst weather in the world.' An uncrewed drone will be able to send back live data from the heart of a storm.
Foggy start, sunny skies Monday afternoon
Skies will become sunny as northerly winds pull in dry air behind a fast-moving cold front.
Skies will become sunny as northerly winds pull in dry air behind a fast-moving cold front.
Looking back on 1993 SuperStorm
Twenty-seven years ago, a low-pressure center was taking shape in the western Gulf of Mexico.? A line of rain and storms was anticipated here in Central Florida as a cold front swept through.
Twenty-seven years ago, a low-pressure center was taking shape in the western Gulf of Mexico.? A line of rain and storms was anticipated here in Central Florida as a cold front swept through.
Utility crews and construction workers prepare for storms
Crews are making preparations ahead of inclement weather that is expected to move across the region. Construction cranes are being lowered at some work sites, including the I-4 Ultimate Project. Power crews are also preparing for any downed lines or outages.
Crews are making preparations ahead of inclement weather that is expected to move across the region. Construction cranes are being lowered at some work sites, including the I-4 Ultimate Project. Power crews are also preparing for any downed lines or outages.
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is upon us
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.