This has been the coldest start to January in a decade for Polk County, the NWS says. Here's what to expect as a historic winter storm invades Florida.

A rare winter storm across North Florida is causing historic snow in Pensacola and the Panhandle. See striking images of how residents reacted.

Most of north Florida was preparing for a rare and potentially historic winter storm that could bring snow and ice to the area, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on the state’s preparations for the storm,

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.

The Florida Department of Transportation has closed parts of I-10 in north Florida because of the rare winter storm.>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE As of 7:15 p.m., the interstate is closed from MM 5 in Escambia County to MM 70 in Okaloosa County.

A winter weather system headed toward North Florida prompted the governor to issue a state of emergency for the region on Monday.

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.

A developing winter storm will bring a rare winter storm for northern parts of the state while a cold rain spreads across the Gulf Coast.

Parts of Florida are under a winter storm warning with multiple inches of snow expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA – A rare winter storm is set to impact North Florida and southern Georgia on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and it will bring the risk of ice and even some snow to the region.

While a freak winter storm slides across the Gulf Coast, Florida's capital city could be in line for a snowfall for the ages as chances of a harrowing ice storm diminish. Snow is falling after a brief round of sleet,