Temperatures were gradually rising across the U.S. South, bringing hopes that the remaining snow and ice would melt away.

Officials are still tallying up snowfall totals that could set new records in states like Florida. Savannah, Georgia, recorded 3 inches of snow, which is the most the city has seen since 1989.

Today is a turning point in our January cold streak of freezing temps that started at the beginning of the week. Highs this afternoon will be above freezing for the first time since early Sunday night ...