Historic Winter Storm in Florida Breaks Snowfall Record with 9 Inches in Pensacola, I-10 Closed

Jan 21, 2025, 10:25 PM

A historic winter storm has swept through the Florida Panhandle, breaking the state's all-time snowfall record. The storm, which began on January 21, 2025, has led to unprecedented snowfall, with Pensacola recording up to 9 inches of snow, surpassing the previous record of 4 inches set in Milton in 1954. Other areas in the Panhandle, including Milton and Molino, have also seen significant snowfall, with Milton reporting 8.8 inches and Pensacola Beach at 6.5 inches. The heavy snow has caused the closure of a nearly 70-mile stretch of Interstate 10, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency due to the severe weather conditions. This event marks the largest snowstorm in Florida's recorded history, with snowfall amounts doubling the previous state-wide record.