A perfect confluence of an Arctic air outbreak and a low-pressure system that pulled in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico brought rare, record snow to the Gulf Coast

Temperatures in North Florida last week were downright frigid. From Jan. 19-25, Pensacola's average temperature was 33.8 degrees, which is 17.3 degrees below the average temperature for the same time frame, according to the NWS.

According to the National Weather Service, a polar vortex will impact most of the country this weekend, here is what you need to know.

The major winter storm moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the eastern Carolinas. The precipitation hitting parts of the Deep South came as a blast of arctic air plunged much of the Midwest and the eastern U.S. into a deep freeze.

Folks in northern Florida awoke to a winter wonderland Wednesday morning, after a rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday.

Arctic air grips the central and eastern U.S., bringing record-breaking cold, dangerous wind chills, and historic snowfall. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast is spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida panhandle and eastern Carolinas

After a record-breaking Gulf Coast storm, cities like New Orleans and Pensacola, Florida, have had more snow this winter than Omaha, Des Moines and New York.

This year’s below-average ice coverage across the Great Lakes is due to milder temperatures. As a result, lake-effect snow remains possible in February. However, if February takes a cold turn, we could see an end to lake-effect snow for the season.

Widespread snow ends this morning as a cold front sweeps through. Expect lake effect snow showers and windy conditions throughout the day. Wind gusts up to 40-50 mph are expected

Get ready to dive into the snowy details! ❄️ This video explores how lake-effect snow shapes daily life for residents in New York and Michigan. From unexpected weather patterns to community experiences,

If you're planning to visit the Finger Lakes in the winter (which makes for a cozy escape), a travel insurance policy is recommended as this region is known for its lake-effect snow. Data sourced ...