Florida ramps up winter-weather preparations after historic snowstorm

Pensacola International Airport reported 8.9 inches of snow on January 21, 2025.

Following a historic winter blast that broke snowfall records along the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle earlier this year, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) says it has strengthened its response plans in case another winter storm hits.

While hurricanes, heavy rain, flooding, and heat waves are far more common in the Sunshine State, FDOT officials say the agency takes an “expect the unexpected” approach to all weather events, including snowstorms…

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