Florida Panhandle Snowfall and Tampa Bay Cold Front Forecast

Rare Snowfall in the Panhandle

• ❄️ Snowfall is currently occurring in the Florida Panhandle, with potential for a dusting up to an inch.
• ⚠️ This is a rare event, unlike the historic snowfall experienced almost a year ago near Milton, Florida.
• 🌨️ Central and South Georgia may see two to three inches of snowfall this afternoon.

Cold Air Intrusion and Temperature Drop

• 🥶 A cold front is pushing south, bringing significantly colder air, especially for tomorrow.
• 🌡️ Today's highs will be in the 50s and 60s for Tampa Bay areas north, while southern spots reach the 70s.
• 📉 Tomorrow, temperatures will be about 10°F lower across the region, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
• 🧊 Freeze warnings and cold weather advisories are in effect for areas north of I-4 for tomorrow morning, with temperatures in the 30s and 40s.

Wind and Rain Forecast

• 💨 Strong northerly winds are expected to develop around lunchtime today, with gusts potentially reaching the low 40s.
• ☔ Rain chances will begin for Nature Coast spots in the next two hours, moving through Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties by 10 AM to noon.
• 🌬️ The wind is expected to be a more significant factor today than the rain, which should clear out by the afternoon.

Tomorrow's Outlook

• ☀️ Tomorrow will feature sunshine, with a low near 37°F and a high of 59°F.
• 💨 Winds will calm down later tonight and into tomorrow, making for a pleasant day despite the cooler temperatures.