Dangerous below-freezing temperatures with even colder wind chills were also expected to last over much of the week in the region. Authorities say three people have died in the cold weather.

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

The record snowfall comes as a significant winter storm is sweeping across parts of the Gulf Coast, including the Florida Panhandle. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect across North Florida and the entire Panhandle.