Pensacola International Airport ceased all commercial operations on Tuesday as a major winter storm unfolds and is expected to bring 4-6 inches of snow to the area, according to the National Weather Service.

Record snowfall closed the Pensacola International Airport, causing headaches for travelers. “My flight got canceled at the last minute Tuesday,” Daniel Gage, a Pensacola resident, said. “They rebooked me in for the Wednesday,

Pensacola sees record-breaking cold temperatures. Lows across the Pensacola area dropped over Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, with wind chills dipping into single digits

Airports across north Florida announced closures due to the winter weather that is bringing hazardous conditions.

Pensacola had official total of 7.6 inches, while Milton hit 8.8. Unofficial totals by Weather Service could be as high as 9.8 inches.

Low-risk travelers can soon take steps to ensure an expedited flying experience as the Pensacola International Airport hosts a TSA PreCheck Temporary Enrollment Center.

If the forecast verifies, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime storm. The record one-day snowfall in the city limits of Pensacola occurred in 1954 when 2.3 inches of snow was recorded at the Pensacola airport, according to weather service records.

Snow fell in Florida's panhandle on Tuesday & Wednesday, blanketing roads, closing businesses and schools. Florida residents who had a rare snow day were seen in photos and videos making snowmen and having snowball fights. Meteorologists say the snow may stick around until Wednesday, but won't reach Tampa.

Climatologically, it is not supposed to snow in South Florida. The laid-back tropics are a region constantly gaining energy from the sun, and with Florida's temperatures moderated by warm water on three sides, snow is unusual even in the northern reaches of the state.

Storm Warning is in effect for the entire Interstate 10 corridor where snow and ice accumulations could reach 4" over the next 24 hours. Pensacola will likely see the most snowfall in the state while greater amounts of ice are anticipated for cities such as Tallahassee and Jacksonville.