A rare winter storm hit the Gulf Coast, breaking snow records from New Orleans to Pensacola. The storm is moving out to sea after covering the region in ice and snow, causing disruptions in cities unaccustomed to such severe weather. Southern cities are facing power outages and treacherous travel conditions as they work to dig out from the storm. The storm began in Texas, spreading eastward and leaving significant snowfall in its wake. Louisiana saw its first-ever blizzard warning, with New Orleans receiving 8 inches of snow, breaking a record set over 60 years ago. In Florida, Pensacola broke a 130-year-old snowfall record with at least 5 inches reported. Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads to keep themselves and first responders safe. This generational storm has brought rare snowfall to southern cities, with some areas seeing snow for the first time in decades.
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