A rare and powerful winter storm has swept across the Gulf Coast, bringing unprecedented snowfall and freezing conditions to regions unaccustomed to such weather. New Orleans experienced up to 10 inches of snow, shattering previous records and marking the first time the city has seen such accumulation.
Similarly, Mobile, Alabama, recorded 7.5 inches of snow, breaking a 130-year-old record.
The National Weather Service issued its first-ever blizzard warnings for parts of southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana, highlighting the storm’s severity.
The heavy snowfall led to widespread disruptions, including the closure of major highways such as Interstates 10, 12, and 55, as well as the grounding of all flights to and from New Orleans.
Tragically, the storm has resulted in at least three fatalities due to the extreme cold.
Authorities have declared states of emergency in several states and are urging residents to stay indoors to ensure safety.
As the region faces these unprecedented conditions, officials continue to respond and prepare for ongoing challenges.