Gulf Coast Blizzard: Houston, New Orleans And Southern Beaches Slammed By Historic Snowstorm

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A historic winter storm is impacting the southern U.S., bringing significant snowfall to areas unaccustomed to winter weather, including New Orleans and Houston. Millions are under winter storm warnings, with record snowfall expected in some regions. Flight cancellations are widespread, and numerous schools and universities have closed due to the severe weather conditions. The storm is also accompanied by dangerously cold temperatures and fire weather risks in California.

Keywords: winter storm, snowfall, flight cancellations

Source: Forbes

Update At: 1/22/2025

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