Much of north Florida was shut down Wednesday after a winter storm blanketed the region in ice and snow. The state urged everyone to remain off the roads until it is safe to drive. However, that isn’t stopping people from making the most of the winter weather.

Forecasters said it was too early to tell whether the ice and snow would approach or beat Tallahassee’s all-time snowfall record of 2.8 inches set in 1958.

A winter storm for the ages brought a rare snow day to Tallahassee, shutting down the city and giving people a chance to throw snowballs and sled down a hill.

Snow in the Sunshine State doesn't happen very often. But it did. And here are the photos from Pensacola to Yulee to prove it.

Florida's winter storm blanketed Tallahassee in snow and sleet Wednesday and residents made the most of it. See pictures, videos of the winter fun.

Florida's capital city could be in line for a historic and thrilling snow day or a harrowing ice storm as a freak winter storm slides across the Gulf Coast.

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to show the melting snow in Tallahassee and what the area looks like the morning after record-setting snowfall in Florida.

Florida's capital city could be in line for a historic and thrilling snow day as a freak winter storm slides across the Gulf Coast.

Freezing rain, sleet, snow and rain are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday to combine for a wintry mix that could disrupt daily life.