A strong winter storm blasting through the United States, including the Gulf Coast, is bringing the rare sight of snow and ice to northern Florida, and frigid rain to Tampa Bay.

FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan has a look at record-breaking snowfall and dangerous winter weather conditions in north Florida after a winter storm moved through the region.

Parts of North Florida are experiencing winter weather on Tuesday afternoon as a winter storm warning has been issued for the panhandle and Big Bend regions of the state.

Florida just saw the most snow on record, with a preliminary 8.8 inches observed in Milton, which is north of Pensacola.

Florida may finally see a bit of snow this winter, says the National Weather Service. A stretch of North Florida, from Pensacola to Tallahassee, is forecast to see a slight chance of rain and snow ...

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.

While the winter weather is not expected to push too far into Central Florida, some counties have the chance to see freezing rain. See temperature outlook, full forecast:

Florida's 24-hour snowfall record has been surpassed as a "historic" winter storm swept along the Gulf Coast. Although the record-breaking snow—a somewhat rare sight in Florida—may be impressive to behold, heavy winter weather can disrupt travel and create hazardous driving conditions.

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,

Snow began falling in Florida's Panhandle just before noon on Tuesday as a massive winter storm moves across the southeast. The cold weather is pushing into Central Florida bringing rain with it. Sign up for our NewslettersWinter weather conditions are expected through Thursday morning.

A rare winter storm warning is in effect across North Florida and the Panhandle as bitter cold temperatures, along with snow, are expected to arrive. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency Sunday ahead of what some forecasters have said has the potential to be one of the worst storms in Gulf Coast history.