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The most snow to ever fall in New Orleans was in February 1895. See the photos here.
Just over 8 inches of snow fell in New Orleans between Valentine's Day and Feb. 15, 1895, a record that remains unchallenged to this day, according to National Weather Service. Other cities in Louisiana saw even more snow, with 12.5 inches recorded in Baton Rouge, 14 inches in Lafayette and a whopping 22 inches of snow recorded in Lake Charles.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ winter storm blankets the South as New Orleans shatters century-old snowfall record
Snow covers New Orleans as winter storm slams parts of the South
A frigid storm blankets New Orleans with snow
A rare frigid storm is charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, blanketing New Orleans with snow. (AP Video shot by Gerald Herbert, Stephen Smith, Jack Brook)
'First Ever' Blizzard Warning Issued by NWS Office as Winter Storm Hits
A National Weather Service office in Louisiana issued its first-ever blizzard warning on Tuesday amid snow and strong winds.
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Most of Interstate 10 closed east of Lake Charles
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that due to deteriorating road conditions as a result of Winter Storm Enzo, Interstate 10 i
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Why are we seeing heavy snow in south Louisiana? It's about timing and the 'polar vortex.'
The cold temperatures are coming from a not uncommon expansion in the Polar Vortex, which are counter-clockwise rotating air currents that typically hang over the Arctic.
Snow in New Orleans: Watch live camera of rare weather event
ATLANTA — 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.
Interstate 10 across most of Louisiana to nearly the Mississippi state line re-opens
The Interstate 10 closure spans nearly the entire state, ending west of the Mississippi state line east of New Orleans.
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I-10 from Lafayette to Texas to open. See estimates for other areas here.
Interstate 10 reopened to westbound traffic from I-49 in Lafayette to the Texas border, the Department of Transportation and Development announced mid-afternoon Wednesday. The update comes after a historic winter storm brought several inches of snow to the gulf coast and shut down most of I-10 between Texas and Mississippi.
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Winter Storm Enzo: Snow In Florida, New Orleans, Houston; Schools Closed Across The South
Schools are closed, snow is falling in places where it usually doesn't and freezing temperatures are sweeping across the South as a winter storm tracks across states including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Garbage collection schedules by parish during winter weather
Trash collection will run three days behind schedule for the remainder of this week, completing on Monday, Jan. 27. Next week's collections will run one day behind schedule, beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Recycling collection has been suspended this week and will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Thursday Updates: Winter storm sweeps into Louisiana bringing snowfall
Stay updated on road closures, power outages, and weather impacts as a rare winter storm brings snow and icy conditions to.
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New Orleans-area interstates, elevated bridges will close ahead of freeze
Local interstates and elevated bridges will close early Tuesday morning as freezing temperatures and snow impact the New Orleans area. Interstate 10 will be closed at 4 a.m. in Orleans, Jefferson and St. Charles parishes, according to DOTD.