A major winter storm brought record-breaking snowfall to the Gulf Coast, causing widespread highway closures and hazardous driving conditions. The storm's impact extended across multiple states, disrupting travel and daily life.
A major winter storm brought record-breaking snowfall to parts of the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, creating hazardous driving conditions and prompting widespread closures. Snow and ice blanketed highways across Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, including over 100 miles of Interstate 10. The storm caused significant disruption to transportation, with highways shut down around major cities like Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Ponchartrain.
\Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry urged residents to remain cautious, warning that the 'magical' snow day would turn dangerous as conditions worsened. He stressed the importance of minimizing damage and preventing loss of life. Crews were deployed to spread salt on elevated roads and bridges, and the state received assistance from Arkansas in the form of snow plows, dump trucks, salt spreaders, and brine tankers. \The storm's impact extended beyond highways, with airports closed in Charleston and traffic at a standstill in Atlanta. Even seemingly minor roadways were treacherous, as evidenced by a jackknifed truck that closed part of the interchange between Interstates 16 and 95 in Savannah. The iconic Ravenel Bridge, a crucial artery for commuters between Charleston and coastal areas, was also closed due to ice accumulation. Authorities are taking a cautious approach to reopening the bridge, as water freezing on its cables and falling as ice shards poses a significant danger to motorists. In Houston, drivers faced black ice on bridges, ramps, and flyovers, leading to numerous accidents. The Houston Fire Department reported a surge in calls related to car crashes and urged residents to stay home if possible. \ The storm served as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of the Gulf Coast to extreme weather events, even during the winter months
WINTER STORM SNOWFALL GULF COAST HIGHWAY CLOSURES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TRANSPORTATION DISRUPTION ATLANTA HOUSTON CHARLESTON LOUISIANA FLORIDA
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