Rare winter storm hits Gulf Coast

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, bears and other wildlife into your home.
What’s Causing the Historic Winter Storm That Coated the Gulf Coast With Snow?
It's something very weird and nuanced going on right now,’ says one expert about the potential reasons for the snow blanketing much of the southern U.S.
Dangerous 'rare winter storm' hits Gulf Coast as it braces for historic snowfall
Weather forecasters and public agencies issued health and power loss warnings Tuesday as a “rare winter storm" gripped parts of the southern and eastern United States."A bitterly cold airmass will remain in place for much of the South and eastern U.
Winter storm blankets the Gulf Coast in snow: See scenes from MS, AL, FL beaches
From Waveland to Gulf Shores to Pensacola, here's what Gulf Coast beaches looked like blanketed in a winter wonderland. ❄️
Snow blankets Gulf Coast in historic winter storm, Pensacola sees over 7 inches
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, as wind chills could drop to as low as 3 degrees in some spots. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
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.
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.
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.

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