An unseasonably deep cold airmass was in place across the southeast region. An area of low pressure deepened near the Bahamas during the day as a vigorous upper level trough swept over the region from the west. The upper level lift, cold airmass, and strong low level winds created an area of freezing precipitation across the forecast area, with freezing rain up to 0.50 thick across NE FL and SE GA generally south of Waycross, with a historic snowfall from Homerville to Waycross to Jesup northward with amounts of 2-4 inches and up to 6 inches. Widespread power outages occurred due to frozen precipitation and numerous roads were closed.

Winter Storm in COLUMBIA, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 04:18:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At 4:18 am, the public reported freezing rain was starting to accumulate on vegetation and vehicles in Lake City. At 6 am, the broadcast media reported freezing rain in Lake City. At 9:30 am, the public reported an accumulation of 0.25 inches of freezing rain in Lake City. At 9:50 am, the media reported power outages in Lake City, as well as south of town. At 11:33 am, law enforcement reported freezing rain accumulation about 1 mile SE of Lake City caused power lines and tree limbs to fall down. At 1:41 pm, the public estimated a quarter inch of ice accumulation due to freezing rain in Lake City.

Winter Storm in UNION, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 07:13:00 to 03-JAN-18 11:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At 7:13 am, the public reported freezing rain about 3 miles WSW of Lake Butler with sleet reported along Highway 231. At 11:50 am, the public reported light snow about 1 miles SW of Lake Butler.

Winter Storm in BAKER, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 07:28:00 to 03-JAN-18 07:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At 7:28 am, the public reported freezing rain accumulation on a porch about 4 miles WSW of Glen St. Mary.

Winter Storm in INLAND NASSAU, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 07:52:00 to 03-JAN-18 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At 7:52 am, the public reported freezing rain accumulation on vehicles in Callahan. At 8:30 am, the broadcast media reported freezing rain caused ice accumulation on elevated surfaces and cars in Bryceville. At 10 am, the media reported about 270 folks had power loss along Andrews Road in Hilliard due to freezing rain and ice accumulation. At 10:52 am, the public reported freezing rain ice accumulations of about 0.25 inches in Hilliard.

Winter Storm in GILCHRIST, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 08:45:00 to 03-JAN-18 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 8:45 am, the public reported freezing rain caused light ice accumulation about 3 miles W of Bell. At 5 pm, the emergency manager estimated about 0.1 to 0.25 inches of ice accumulation due to freezing rain between Bell and Trenton earlier in the day. A few power outages occurred due to ice accumulation.

Winter Weather in ALACHUA, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 08:27:00 to 03-JAN-18 08:27:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was some ice accumulation about 4 miles NW of La Crosse per a public report on social media.

Winter Weather in INLAND DUVAL, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 07:45:00 to 03-JAN-18 12:28:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At 7:45 am, light ice accumulation was observed on vehicles at the National Weather Service office, located at the Jacksonville International Airport. At 12:28 pm, the emergency manager reported a few local fire stations in western Duval county near Baldwin lost commercial power due to icing on power lines.

Coastal Flood in ST. JOHNS, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 11:36:00 to 03-JAN-18 11:36:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An abandoned structure located on the coast at South Ponte Vedra Beach collapsed due to beach erosion. Strong onshore flow combined with high astronomical tides produce minor coastal flooding along the coast, and a coastal flood advisory was in effect.

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 04:18:00 to 03-JAN-18 13:41:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain was observed, about a tenth to quarter in thick on vegetation in Jennings.

Coastal Flood in FLAGLER, FLORIDA
From 03-JAN-18 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-18 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Beach erosion and coastal flooding impacted the Flagler county coast.