A rare winter storm is currently affecting the U.S. Gulf Coast, causing heavy snow, sleet, and ice, resulting in dangerous travel conditions across the region. States including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida have declared states of emergency. Notably, the French Quarter in New Orleans is under snow, and major roads, like sections of Interstate 10, are closed. Officials are advising residents to stay indoors due to potential power outages. Thousands of flights have been cancelled due to icy conditions and limited visibility, while schools and colleges are closed in anticipation of historic snowfall amounts.
Governors in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida have all declared states of emergency as a rare winter storm impacts the Gulf Coast.
Heavy snow, sleet and ice are making travel conditions treacherous across the region, stretching from Houston into the Florida panhandle.
With icy airport runways and limited visibility, thousands of flights have been cancelled, and officials are urging people to shelter in place.
Forecasters predict historic snowfall amounts for much of the region, leading to school closures and essential infrastructure challenges.
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