New Orleans, a City That Has Seen It All, Gets Its First Snow in 15 Years
Many roadways were impassable, classes were canceled in local schools and many businesses could not open as a winter storm essentially brought New Orleans to a standstill.
Snow in New Orleans?: What to know about a rare winter storm through the South
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.
Where's the snow? New Orleans to Houston, these southern cities have more snow than Iowa
While Iowa is recovering from a cold snap with negative 30 wind chill, the state is running about 20 to 30 inches below average for seasonal snowfall.
New Orleans snowfall beat Salt Lake City's snow totals for the season in just one day
SO THEY GOT YOUR TOTALS HERE LOOKING AT ABOUT SIX AND A HALF PLUS INCHES. YOU CAN SEE WHERE THE SWATHS OF A LOT OF THAT SNOW HAPPENED. FOR US. THIS IS GOING TO BE RIGHT IN THAT METRO AREA. THE BAYOU HOUMA SAW TEN INCHES PLUS ESTIMATES BASED OFF THE RADAR,
New Orleans has seen more snow than Alaska’s biggest city so far this winter
New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country.
Snow and ice threat: When will it be safe to drive in New Orleans?
Sun and warmer temperatures are helping crews in New Orleans as they continue to clear roads following this week’s winter storm.
New Orleans got more snow in 1 day than some N.J. cities have had all winter
A nasty winter storm in the southern U.S. dumped as much as 8 inches of snow in New Orleans on Tuesday. That not only crushed records for the city, but it’s more snow than some areas of New Jersey have gotten this entire winter season.
New Orleans thaws out as snow melts, but hazards remain
As the sun rises over New Orleans on Wednesday morning, the Crescent City is slowly thawing after a rare and historic winter storm. Residents and visitors are digging out from record-breaking snow, which blanketed rooftops,
New Orleans sees first snow in 15 years
Snowball fights are taking place in New Orleans, which hasn't seen snow in 15 years. Up to 10 inches fell in parts of the city. Here & Now's Lisa Mullins talks with WWNO reporter Matt Bloom about how the Big Easy is grappling with all the snow.
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How did New Orleans' oak trees, bugs fare in the heavy snow? Here's what experts say.
The winter storm dumped up to 10 inches of snow in the Crescent City. How did the trees and the little creatures do with the ...
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New Orleans' record snow was fueled by the polar vortex. Did climate change play a role?
Anytime we get an Arctic air blast down this far south, this is an artifact of the polar vortex rearing its ugly head,” said ...
Sledding in Houston and snowball fights in New Orleans: Photos of the rare winter storm blanketing the South in snow
A rare, historic snowfall blanketed parts of the southern U.S. on Tuesday, allowing residents to play in the rather unusual ...
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Super Bowl community events hope to leave lasting legacy in New Orleans, across state
Community events leading up to the super bowl will focus on coastline restoration, celebrating LGBTQ kids and combatting food ...
NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans
The NBA has postponed Wednesday night’s game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic ...
Travel Alert: Monitor Flight Status Amid Snow Delays in New Orleans
A rare and historic winter storm in New Orleans canceled hundreds of flights. Check here for the latest updates on flight ...
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As the snow and ice melt away, New Orleans bakeries focus on one thing: king cakes
King cake shelves were cleared ahead of the historic snowstorm, and now residents are ready for Mardi Gras normalcy. But be ...