FLORIDA residents have been shocked to find snow on the ground as a historic winter storm is set to sweep through the southeast.

Up to five inches are expected to fall in the heaviest snow forecast in the panhandle of the Sunshine State.

The most snowfall ever recorded in Florida history is four inches, which fell in Milton in 1954.

The first-ever blizzard warning has now been issued from north of Houston, Texas to Central Louisiana.

The snowfall has brought chaos to areas including Tallahassee and parts of Alabama as the notoriously hot regions are unprepared for the icy weather.

Officials warned the snow could remain for days because cities don’t have snow plows.

All roads and bridges in Mobile County, Alabama, are considered impassable as they can’t clear the streets.

The Houston Police Department also warned against traveling.

“Snow continues to fall, creating dangerous and unsafe driving conditions,” HPD advised.

“If possible, avoid traveling and stay off the roads.”

Americans in Southern states shared their shocked reactions to the rare snowflakes.

“It may be snowing in Florida but it’s definitely snowing on the gulf coast of Texas!” one user wrote on X.

“I live 20 miles from Galveston… I’ve NEVER seen this much snow here before. Pray the power stays on!!”

Another wrote, “It’s incredible to think that North Florida is expecting snow, sleet, ice, and extremely cold winds today and tonight!”