Snowfall on the beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sergio de Silva
After a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that closed airports and severely damaged roads from Texas to Florida, the Gulf Coast is still recovering.
Tuesday saw the cancellation of almost 2,000 flights, while Wednesday saw the cancellation of over 1,800 flights. All flights leaving from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have been canceled for Wednesday.
There have been several documented deaths from hypothermia and auto accidents.
Because of the extreme winter weather, DeKalb County officials in the Atlanta area announced a state of emergency on Wednesday and are advising all people to stay indoors. According to officials, more than 100 cars have been reported trapped on roads, preventing staff from responding to emergencies.
There was more snow in many places than there has been in at least 130 years.
Milton, northeast of Pensacola, received 9.8 inches of snow, the greatest snowfall ever recorded in Florida.
Additionally, Pensacola had an all-time high of 8.9 inches.
The first-ever blizzard warning was issued for Texas. An all-time record of 5.2 inches of snow was recorded in Beaumont, Texas.
At 7.5 and 7.6 inches, respectively, Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida, set new records.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, received 7.6 inches.
Eight inches of snow fell in New Orleans, the most since 1895.
Due to the invasion of record-cold temperatures in the South, this historic snow has yet to melt.
Cold weather alerts are in effect for over 11 million people from Texas to South Carolina. There have been several all-time record lows, and Thursday morning could see even more record lows.
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Chris began his writing as a hobby while attending Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Today he and his wife live in the Orlando area with their three children and dog.
