Winter storm live updates: Snow falls in Houston and New Orleans as rare storm sweeps Gulf Coast

Category: Weather

Houston's airports will reopen tomorrow after being closed due to severe winter weather. The National Weather Service warns of refreezing conditions. Winter weather alerts affect 46 million Americans, with significant impacts in the South and Northeast. The University of Florida and Port Houston have announced closures due to icy conditions. A major accident in Texas resulted in several fatalities due to icy roads. A rare winter storm is causing historic snowfall and extreme cold across the southern and eastern U.S.

Keywords: Winter Storm, Severe Weather, Airport Closures

Source: NBC News

Update At: 1/22/2025

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