A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the coastal Carolinas on Wednesday after breaking snow records in Texas and Louisiana, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy. Some travelers to areas like Savannah made it to nearby Brunswick when the roads froze, making continued travel difficult. Winter weather warnings were in effect for big cities like Jacksonville, Florida, which expected to see snow, sleet and accumulating ice into Wednesday, and Atlanta, where streets remained icy in the storm's wake. The Jacksonville International Airport planned to remain closed until midday Wednesday. Schools canceled classes in many areas across at least eight states, and government offices were closed Wednesday.