Saturday, January 25, 2025 A rare and deadly winter storm recently struck the southern United States, bringing record-setting snow totals, freezing temperatures, and hazardous conditions to regions that typically do not experience such severe winter weather. The storm, which descended on the region on Tuesday, caused widespread disruptions in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and beyond, significantly impacting travel and leaving millions of people without power and access to essential services. Record-Setting Snowfall Across the South Historically, southern states like Louisiana, Texas, and Florida are not accustomed to significant snowfall, making the recent storm all the more startling.
In New Orleans, Louisiana, residents woke up to a blanket of snow that measured up to 10 inches, a rare occurrence. One local resident, Ian Spooner, shared his astonishment, noting that he could count on one hand the number of times snow had fallen in the city throughout his life, but this particular snowfall was unlike anything anyone had ever seen. The last snowfall in New Orleans occurred in December 2004, where the accumulation was just half an inch.
This winter storm brought much more than light snow, with the storm’s broad scope affecting a vast area. In some parts of Florida’s Panhandle and southern Alabama, 4 to 8 inches of snow fell, with some areas even surpassing 9 inches of snow, setting new state records. Florida’s Panhandle shattered previous snow records, with areas reporting .