PENSACOLA — Light snow dusted parts of the Florida Panhandle on Sunday, marking a rare winter spectacle for the second year in a row as a powerful Arctic blast pushed frigid air and precipitation across the southeastern U.S.
Residents in Pensacola and surrounding areas reported flurries starting early in the morning with videos and photos of white coating lawns, cars and even palm trees. The unusual snow in Florida came amid a broader winter storm that stretched over 1,500 miles, bringing accumulating snow from the Gulf Coast to Maine.
The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for portions of the Panhandle, warning of slippery roads and reduced visibility. Accumulations were light, generally less than an inch, but enough to thrill Floridians…