New Orleans recorded eight inches of snow—the most in a century—while unofficial reports reached as high as ten inches in some areas. The National Weather Service issued its first-ever blizzard warning for parts of southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana as the Gulf Coast contended with frozen pipes, highway closures, and canceled flights.
Iconic locations like Bourbon Street and the Caesars Superdome were transformed into winter wonderlands, with locals improvising sleds from cardboard boxes and pool floaties to enjoy the rare snow day.
The storm brought widespread travel disruptions, with m
ajor interstates and bridges across the state closed and flights grounded at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Residents were advised to stay off the roads as freezing temperatures persisted, leaving streets coated in ice. Despite the challenges, the snowfall inspired a mix of awe and ingenuity as New Orleanians adapted to the unexpected weather, building snowmen and skiing down city streets.
