A rare winter storm brought record-breaking snowfall and icy conditions to the Deep South, disrupting daily life and captivating residents with a winter wonderland.
A historic winter storm swept across the Deep South , blanketing states with record-breaking snowfall and icy conditions. This rare weather event brought the unusual sight of snow-covered beaches in sunny locations like Gulf Shores, Alabama, and Pensacola Beach, Florida. The storm, which slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast, moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia, and eastern Carolinas.
Major cities like Jacksonville, Florida, braced for snowfall, sleet, and accumulating ice, with the Jacksonville International Airport closing Tuesday evening and planning to reopen at midday Wednesday. Schools were canceled, and government offices were shut down as authorities urged residents to stay home.The winter storm, driven by a blast of Arctic air, brought dangerous below-freezing temperatures and wind chills to much of the region. Authorities reported three deaths linked to the cold weather. The storm's impact was widespread, with highway closures, flight disruptions, and school cancellations affecting millions. In New Orleans, which hadn't seen snow in over a decade, 10 inches of snow fell, shattering the city's previous record of 2.7 inches. The snowfall turned the city into a winter wonderland, with people engaging in snowball fights, sledding down snow-covered levees, and even attempting urban skiing along Bourbon Street. Across the South, people made the most of the unusual weather, from having snowball fights on beaches to sledding in laundry baskets. The storm served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather and the importance of preparedness
WINTER STORM SNOWFALL DEEP SOUTH WEATHER COLD SNAP ARCTIC AIR
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