Pensacola photos, video of 2025 winter storm

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ONE rare winter storm over northern Florida and the Panhandle causing record snowfall in Pensacola, Florida. The National Weather Service does not yet have an official measurement of snowfall amounts, but meteorologist David Eversole said they have received unofficial reports of as much as 5.5 inches from Escambia County.

The official record for all-time snowfall in the Pensacola area is 3 inches set in 1895.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency on Sunday, January 19 ahead of what some forecasters have said has the potential to be one of the worst storms in Gulf Coast history.

Some forecasters predict Tallahassee could see record snowfall as well.

A look at rare snowfall on the beach in Pensacola, Florida

Florida residents enjoy snow in Pensacola, the Panhandle and North Florida

Pensacola sees historic snowfall. Here’s how Florida residents responded to the winter storm

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Pensacola experienced record snowfall. This is how the residents reacted | Video

Pensacola has seen more than 5.5 inches of snow, likely breaking a 130-year record. Here’s how residents responded.

Is it safe to drive in snow?

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Florida blizzard causes FHP cruiser to get stuck on freeway | Video

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

Officials in North Florida are urging residents to stay off the roads. But if you do find yourself having to drive, here’s how to prepare your car and some general guidelines for driving safely when there’s snow and ice on the road.

Read the whole story here: Snow in Florida? It happens, so here are tips on how to drive safely

A flashback: When it snowed in South Florida, including Miami

As a historic winter storm pushes toward Florida, the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for a large swath of the southern United States, stretching from southern Texas to northeastern Florida.

It begs the question: Has tropical South Florida ever had snow?

The answer is yes.

Read the whole story here: It’s snowing in Pensacola! Will it be shown in South Florida? We look back at when it happened.

Laura Lordi is digital audience editor for The Palm Beach Post. Contact Lordi at [email protected].