New Orleans, snow and winter weather

Winter storm that dropped record-breaking snow in New Orleans spreads into Florida and the Carolinas
A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east overnight, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle,
Snow falls in Houston and New Orleans as rare storm sweeps Gulf Coast
Get live updates on winter storms hitting the southern and eastern parts of the U.S. today. Follow the latest weather news as the Gulf Coast faces unusual cold and snow.
New Orleans ties snowfall record set 130 years ago. See how much fell during rare storm.
In 1865, record-breaking snowfall was measured in Audubon Park. New Orleans experienced the same amount during Tuesday's blizzard.
Storm drops rare snow — and lots of it — on New Orleans and other cities across the South
The storm prompted the first-ever blizzard warnings for several coastal counties near the Texas-Louisiana border, and snowplows were at the ready in the Florida Panhandle.
New Orleans, a City That Has Seen It All, Gets Its First Snow in 15 Years
Many roadways were impassable, classes were canceled in local schools and many businesses could not open as a winter storm essentially brought New Orleans to a standstill.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ winter storm blankets the South as New Orleans shatters century-old snowfall record
For example, Lake Charles, La., along the Gulf Coast, showed snowfall rates of over 1 inch per hour this morning and early afternoon and visibility down to a quarter of a mile with blowing snow. This is one of the reasons why blizzard warnings were posted briefly for that region earlier.
Rare snowstorm blankets Houston and New Orleans in white
A rare winter storm churned across the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, breaking snowfall records more than a century old in a southern region where flurries are unusual, as much of the United States remained in a dangerous deep freeze.
Snow covers New Orleans as winter storm slams parts of the South
Video captured snow covering the French Quarter and the historic Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as a winter storm barreled down on Louisiana.
Snow in New Orleans?: What to know about a rare winter storm through the South
A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.
Snowball fights on Bourbon Street? New Orleans enjoys rare snow as Louisiana hit by winter storm
By noon, the National Weather Service had reported about 4 inches of snow in New Orleans. The storm prompted the first ever blizzard warnings for several coastal counties near the Texas-Louisiana border, and snow plows were at the ready in the Florida Panhandle, according to the Associated Press.
How much snow did New Orleans get?
At New Orleans International Airport, the storm dropped 8 inches of snow, demolishing the previous record of 2.7 inches set on New Year's Eve 1963. Unofficial measurements across the city reported accumulations as high as 11 inches in some areas.
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Here's the trash pickup schedule across New Orleans after snowstorm interrupts service
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Ms. Mae’s: A snow day oasis for New Orleanians seeking fun
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In photos: Historic snowstorm freezes New Orleans
Snow has been steadily falling in south Louisiana, coating New Orleans metro and bringing the region to a standstill. Why it ...
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Crescent City Connection bridge closes as snowstorm pelts New Orleans metro
The iconic bridge was the latest of several roads, interstates and bridges to close in the New Orleans area Tuesday due to ...