Historic winter storm shatters records across the South, leaving millions grappling with extreme cold and unprecedented snowfall into the weekend.

Parts of the Gulf Coast measured a foot of snow on Tuesday. For many cities the totals obliterate long-standing snowfall records. Milton, Florida recorded 9 inches of snow which more than doubles the all-time statewide Florida record of 4 inches!

A rare and historic snowstorm hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, dumping snow in cities like Houston and New Orleans. Florida's Panhandle saw unprecedented snowfall, disrupting daily life. The extreme weather caused power outages and travel disruptions,

From Pensacola to Jacksonville, snowfall was reported ranging from inches-deep to a light dusting. A whopping 9.8 inches was recorded in Milton, Fla. a city about 23 miles northeast of Pensacola. In nearby Molino, 9.5 inches of snow was recorded.

A winter storm has impacted 1,500 miles of the Deep South, from the Texas Gulf Coast to the eastern coast of the Carolinas.

Satellite imagery from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Wednesday showed the extent of the snow that covered the South.

TAMPA, Fla. — Parts of the Florida Panhandle reported snow starting early Tuesday, and it actually stuck to the ground in a rare event for the Sunshine State. The City of Milton, located near Pensacola, got the most snow with one part having a total of 9.8 inches at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service .

Milton, Florida recorded 9 inches of snow ... with perhaps a few ice pellets as far south as Ocala. All precipitation was set to end by daybreak. Temperatures were expected to fall below freezing ...

This phenomenon has caused a southward shift in the jet stream, allowing Arctic air to surge deep into ... areas in the South, shattering long-standing records. In Milton, Florida, 9.8 inches ...

This time 365 days ago we'd already experienced a few different prolific tornado outbreaks as a result of our wintertime pattern. You fast forward to present day, and the current winter season has sung a totally different tune.

Winter Storm Enzo was not your typical winter storm, but its rain and snow were caused by a classic setup. Enzo never truly had a robust low pressure system, but instead was a large overlap between the coldest air of the season, abundant moisture and the tail end of a deep upper-level trough.

The new weather system could bring misery for travelers as it serves up ice, rain, and snow to millions of Americans in Southern states.