Just how much snow & freezing rain fell in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia? A look inside the numbers from the Jacksonville-area winter storm.
Some areas in Florida racked up more snow than Anchorage, Alaska, which has seen just 3.8 inches since Dec. 1, according to AccuWeather (don't get too cocky, Anchorage had more than 25 inches of snow in October and November). So far during this meteorogical winter:
Governor Ron DeSantis is taking to social media to give an update on the winter wallop hitting North Florida saying: "Overnight, we worked to clear hundreds of miles of roadways, and utility crews are working to restore power to those who experienced disruptions.
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 fell in Houston and prompted the first ever blizzard warnings for several coastal counties near the Texas-Louisiana border. Snow covered the white-sand beaches of normally sunny vacation spots, including Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Pensacola Beach.
North Florida takes on the West Georgia Wolves after Josh Harris scored 31 points in the Ospreys' 90-81 victory over the Queens Royals.
Josh Harris scored 31 points to lead North Florida past Queens 90-81 on Thursday night. Harris also added nine rebounds for the Ospreys (10-10, 3-4 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jasai Miles scored 17 points while shooting 8 for 17,
A winter weather system headed toward North Florida prompted the governor to issue a state of emergency for the region on Monday.
North Florida plays Queens after Jaylen Smith scored 22 points in North Florida's 90-84 loss to the North Alabama Lions. The Royals have gone 6-1 in home games. Queens is the leader in the ASUN with 12.
West Georgia Wolves (7-11, 1-6 ASUN) at North Florida Ospreys (4-16, 0-7 ASUN) Jacksonville, Florida; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: West Georgia plays North Florida after Sydne Tolbert scored 21 points in West Georgia's 87-74 loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins.
North Florida and Queens (NC) will hit the court in a matchup of ASUN opponents. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.