Gulf Coast cities, from New Orleans to Pensacola, experienced significant snowfall, an event rare for the region. New Orleans International Airport recorded eight inches of snow, shattering its previous record from 1963. Similarly, Milton, Florida reported 8.8 inches, breaking the state record set in 1954. Meteorologists explain that this unusual snowfall occurred due to a mix of cold Arctic air and moisture from the Gulf, transforming typically rainy weather into snow in a highly unusual meteorological event.
"Tuesday was a wild day... The rare southern snow was the product of a confluence of events that included cold Arctic air colliding with abundant ocean moisture."
"Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport shattered its previous snowfall record, with eight inches coming down on Tuesday, surpassing the old record set in 1963."
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