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A historic snowstorm has significantly impacted the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, with extreme snow accumulation and freezing temperatures. Over 2,100 flights have been canceled, with thousands more delayed, as major airports in Houston, New Orleans, Tallahassee, and other affected cities shut down due to hazardous weather conditions. The storm, which began impacting the region on January 21, is causing major disruptions to travel, with ongoing flight cancellations expected.
The snowstorm has produced up to 10 inches of snow in some areas, including Louisiana and Florida, marking the heaviest snowfall in over a century. In Pensacola, Florida, 6.5 inches of snow was recorded, breaking long-standing snowfall records since the 1890s. Louisiana, Georgia, and other southern regions are facing similar snow accumulation. In New Orleans, snowfall surpassed 10 inches, setting a new record for the city. The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted that snowfall will continue in parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, with up to one inch of snow expected per hour in certain areas.
Houston’s airports, including George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby, were closed, with plans to reopen on Wednesday. Tallahassee International Airport also canceled all flights starting Tuesday afternoon. Port Houston closed all facilities on Tuesday and Wednesday. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has reported multiple flight cancellations, with only limited services operating. Major highways across the region have been closed due to hazardous road conditions, including black ice, making travel dangerous and unsafe.
The storm has led to widespread school and office closures, particularly in Louisiana, Georgia, and Alabama. Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, issued a warning on Tuesday about the ongoing dangers of black ice and urged residents to avoid travel: "Even if the roads start to look clear, please stay off them. Black ice is a big problem — you can’t see it, but it’s extremely slippery and dangerous." In Georgia, local authorities have warned of similar conditions, and many school systems have announced closures due to the hazardous conditions.
Four fatalities have been reported so far in connection with the storm, including two deaths in Georgia and one in Milwaukee due to cold exposure. The authorities confirmed that all fatalities were related to the frigid temperatures, with the risk of hypothermia increasing as the storm continues. As the snowstorm moves further east, colder temperatures are expected to persist, and more deaths from cold exposure could be reported.
As the storm progresses, parts of Canada are also experiencing extreme cold, with temperatures dropping to as low as -50C (-58F). The NWS has issued additional warnings for regions in the Gulf Coast and beyond, with more snowfall expected through the week. The full impact of the storm is ongoing, with officials urging residents to stay indoors, remain prepared for further disruptions, and avoid unnecessary travel.