Let It Snow! Winter Weather Advisory Issued

December 8, 2017

A winter weather advisory has been issued for the North Escambia area. Snow is in the forecast tonight, with up to 1 inch accumulation.  Ice may also form on bridges and overpasses, making driving dangerous. There is also a freeze warning in effect for tonight.

Send your snow photos to news@northescambia.com and we might use them in our coverage.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little accumulation expected.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

Pictured: A flashback to a snowy day in February 2010 showing (top) a rare Florida snowfall, heavier snow in Atmore (below) and several inches around Highway 21 and I-65 (bottom). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.


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Comments

3 Responses to “Let It Snow! Winter Weather Advisory Issued”

  1. Grand Locust on December 8th, 2017 2:35 pm

    I like cold in December and January. It is a good time to clear brush without snakes and gators. The best part is that usually on a sunny day in cooler weather is the best time to do outside work without sweating.

  2. Resident on December 8th, 2017 2:05 pm

    Can anybody say global warming caused all this….ahahaha. Go blow that smoke somewhere else

  3. My2Cents on December 8th, 2017 12:06 pm

    No snow please and thank you. Well maybe after I get home from work today. LOL!