Record-breaking snowfall is currently sweeping through the Gulf Coast, creating a winter wonderland in typically warm southern cities. The National Weather Service has dubbed this phenomenon a once-in-a-generation weather event, with the first-ever blizzard warning issued in Louisiana.
The southern cities are no strangers to snow, with Houston bracing for its most significant winter storm since at least 1960. Meanwhile, New Orleans has not seen measurable snowfall since 2009, and it has been a staggering 35 years for Jacksonville. Meteorologist Paul Douglas highlighted the historic nature of this snowfall for the Gulf Coast, emphasizing the lack of plows in the region, which means residents will have to rely on nature to melt the snow away.
The picturesque scene extends to East Austin, Texas, where homes are blanketed in snow, creating a stunning winter landscape. As snowflakes continue to fall from Texas to the Carolinas, residents are experiencing a rare and magical sight.
In New Orleans, the snowfall is described as resembling a hurricane, but with snowflakes instead of rain. With up to 8 inches of snow in the forecast, the city could rival its all-time biggest snowstorm dating back to February 1895. Similarly, Lake Charles in Louisiana is bracing for a potentially historic snowstorm, with predictions of up to 3 inches of snow.
Despite the relatively modest snow accumulation in Houston so far, the city is reminiscing about its biggest snowstorm in history, a whopping 20 inches that fell back in February 1895. The current snowfall, while not breaking any records yet, has brought a touch of winter magic to the city and its surroundings, reaching as far south as Galveston along the Gulf Coast.
Looking back at history, the 1895 snowstorm stands out as a legendary event along the I-10 corridor, dumping significant amounts of snow along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. As residents across the region bundle up and enjoy the snowfall, memories of this historic storm from more than a century ago linger in the air.
Even Florida is not immune to the wintry weather, with northern areas under a winter storm warning stretching from Pensacola to Jacksonville. In an unusual turn of events, heavy sleet is predicted to transition to snowfall in Tallahassee, with snow accumulation reaching 2 to 3 inches. This amount of snowfall in Tallahassee has only been recorded eight times since 1891, adding to the rarity and excitement of the current weather system.
As Floridians brace themselves for the winter storm, the state’s all-time 24-hour snowfall record of 4 inches could potentially be broken. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation, with temperatures expected to remain chilly throughout the week, keeping the snow from melting quickly.
The southern snowstorm of 2025 has captured the hearts and imaginations of residents across the Gulf Coast and beyond. As cities accustomed to mild winters are transformed into winter wonderlands
