A rare and intense snowstorm recently swept through the northern Gulf Coast and Texas, leading to extraordinary snowfall in cities like New Orleans and Houston. Blessed with picturesque scenes of community camaraderie, local residents, including firefighters and nuns, took to social media to share heartwarming moments such as snowball fights and sledding. The snowstorm resulted in major disruptions, including school closures, traffic delays, and grounded flights across the region, with forecasters warning that damage to infrastructure might arise from the deep freeze and significant snowfall.
The rare snowstorm caused cities like Houston and New Orleans to transform, leading to school closures for over a million students and disrupted travel.
Heartwarming scenes emerged on social media of community members, including firefighters and nuns, enjoying winter festivities amidst the storm’s disruptions.
Forecasters noted this snowfall, reaching up to 12 cm in New Orleans, is the largest accumulation in over a century, with the potential for infrastructure damage.
The storm created severe disruptions, including the cancellation of nearly 2,000 flights nationwide, while iconic coastal venues found themselves covered in snow.
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