Rare winter storm hits Gulf Coast

Icy roads pose dangerous threat in wake of massive winter storm that paralyzed Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow
A major winter storm slammed the US Gulf Coast Tuesday, blanketing parts of a region largely unaccustomed to extreme winter weather with record-breaking snowfall.
Rare winter storm sweeps across Gulf Coast, bringing heavy snow from Texas to Florida: Here's the latest forecast
Winter storm warnings remained in effect on Wednesday in eight states from Louisiana to Virginia. A blizzard warning was issued for the first time along parts of Louisiana's coast. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain were expected to continue Wednesday from Florida to North Carolina.
Rare Gulf Coast snowstorm creates stunning weather phenomenon in New Orleans
WATCH: One local woman captured attention on social media by throwing a pot of hot water into the air, creating a dazzling cloud of steam and ice crystals.
Rare Gulf Coast winter storm expected to bring at least 1-3" of snow to our area
When it's freezing cold on the Gulf Coast, usually the air is dry and skies are clear. In this rare circumstance, low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will send moisture into a cold pocket of air over the coast, likely resulting in snowfall.
Historic winter storm hits the Gulf Coast
For the first time in decades, parts of the Gulf Coast are blanketed in snow. The unusual sight has folks in places like Florida out shoveling — or at least trying to.
Worst winter storm in over 120 years for Gulf Coast States, why and how much snow
The amount of snow the Gulf Coast States received makes this weather system the worst winter storm in over 120 years. Before 120 years ago, record keeping was unreliable or not recorded at all.
Strange warning issued by Louisiana officials as historic snowstorm hits Gulf Coast
A record-setting snowstorm along the Gulf Coast has Louisiana officials worried people unaccustomed to the cold might overreact in ways that could get them killed. Hence, a strange warning was issued during the storm: Don’t invite alligators,
Rain Returns To The Gulf Coast, South Just Days After Snow
Just days after a record-smashing winter storm, rain is returning to the Gulf Coast and Southeast, but it could bring a flash flood threat to parts of Texas and Louisiana, including Houston, Shreveport and Alexandria.
The Freeze State of Flurryda: The science behind the epic snow and a magical one percent
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Experts review historic Gulf Coast snow. Could it happen again?
The National Weather Service says Mobile got 7.5 inches of snow on Tuesday, 2.5 inches more than the previous record set all the way back in January 1881. "We're still just shaking our heads in ...
Alabama’s history-making Gulf Coast snow outdid Billings, Montana: A look at the numbers
Alabama continued to deal with snow on the ground on Thursday, two days after a historic Gulf Coast snowstorm. About 3 inches ...
Blizzard blasts Gulf Coast paralyzing communities from Texas to Florida to Carolinas with record-breaking snow
A powerful and rare winter storm swept across the South on Tuesday, bringing the first-ever Blizzard Warning to the Gulf ...
Sledding on boogie boards, ice hockey on Canal Street: The Gulf Coast embraces a rare snow day
When the sun rose on the Gulf Coast Wednesday, palm trees were dusted with snow, waves crashed on icy beaches, and overjoyed ...
JUCO basketball games between Pensacola and Gulf Coast pushed back again, NWF-Chipola games still set for Saturday
JUCO basketball games between Pensacola and Gulf Coast pushed back again, NWF-Chipola games still set for Saturday ...
Remnants of Gulf Coast snowstorm pound Europe as powerful bomb cyclone Eowyn
Damage and power outages have been reported Friday as energy from a storm system that produced record snowfall along the Gulf ...
Snowstorm aftermath: Mobile shelters fill as dangerous cold grips Gulf Coast
Waterfront Mission reported its largest overnight crowd in at least five years, and it's expecting even more visitors ...