‘Extremely dangerous roadway conditions’: Drivers urged to stay off roads in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Snowy, icy conditions continued to cause travel headaches for motorists in north Florida early Wednesday.

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The Florida Highway Patrol reported several road closures along Interstate 10 in Florida’s Panhandle.

On its website, FHP noted the closures along stretches of I-10 in Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties, as well as slick conditions in Madison County.

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Tallahassee Police also chimed in overnight on social media about the worsening conditions, urging drivers to “stay off the roads.”

As snow and ice continues to fall, road conditions are worsening and several roads are closed. We urge you to stay off the roads. If you must drive, practice extreme caution and never drive around a barrier. pic.twitter.com/dIcRvn2da4
— Tallahassee Police (@TallyPD) January 22, 2025

Channel 9 is in Tallahassee covering this historic snow event.

Our crew ventured out into the dark of morning to check out traffic and gauge possible driving challenges there.

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Driving the snowy, icy streets of Tallahassee It seemed Tallahassee drivers were mostly heeding the advice of police, as WFTV found very little activity on local streets early Wednesday. (WFTV)

As of 5:30 a.m., many roads were slippery, still covered with snow and ice.

It seemed residents were mostly heeding the advice of police, as we found very little activity on local streets.

Snowy, icy roads and continued freezing temps have created EXTREMELY dangerous roadway conditions. TPD urges residents to stay off the roads for their safety and for the safety of emergency responders. pic.twitter.com/j029rZdW3s
— Tallahassee Police (@TallyPD) January 22, 2025