Florida's Panhandle hides quieter stretches of white sand and emerald water where crowds thin out, wildlife thrives, and beach days feel refreshingly local.

The cold weather forecast for Florida calls for possible snow in the Panhandle Saturday into Sunday.

This under-the-radar oceanfront park in the northeast edge of Florida is a sandy beach haven with surf fishing, horseback riding, and hiking and biking trails.

Officials across Northwest Florida are warning residents that the frigid rain and short-lived snow will be followed by a hard freeze overnight for many areas. That means motorists driving on Jan. 19 should be vigilant for somewhat hazardous travel if ice forms on roads and bridges.

Gusty winds and the possibility of strong storms are possible for portions of Florida early this week. The National Weather Service said a tornado or two cannot be ruled out near the Panhandle coast. See temps and rainfall expected as a cold front moves ...

The potential snowfall would not be like the dump of record-breaking white stuff that hit the panhandle on Jan. 21, 2025 where up to 10 inches fell.