An Accuweather forecast predicts a 10-20% chance of snow flurries in the Florida panhandle next week. Here's how cold it has to get for snow to form.

The Florida Panhandle could see a brief period of snow or ice next week, if the right conditions combine. Bottom line: Cold temps coming.

Passing showers are expected early Thursday morning as a cold front moves through the area. Following this front, residents can look forward to a warmer weekend, with pleasant temperatures throughout Central Florida. Then, attention turns to potential rain, particularly on Sunday.

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows almost 61 percent of Florida is abnormally dry, while 29 percent of the state is under moderate drought.

Florida is facing freeze warnings, cold advisories and frost into the weekend. And don't forget to factor in wind chill.