January 22, 2025
We have not had this amount of snow for decades.
Chief executive in Harris County, TX, Judge Lina Hidalgo, regarding the winter storm blanketing Houston. The Southeast experiences a historic winter storm this week, bringing snow and cold temperatures to a region largely unaccustomed to the conditions.
Why It Matters: Snow hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday amid a major winter storm. Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida have states of emergency in place due to dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages. Multiple states saw record snowfall.
- New Orleans received its biggest snowfall in over 100 years with 8 inches.
- With about 7.5 inches of snow, both Pensacola, FL, and Mobile, AL, broke 130-year records.
- Travel disruptions emerged with more than 2,000 flights canceled across the country. Many delays occurred in Texas, where Houston paused operations on Tuesday morning.
- At least nine people have died due to wintry conditions, such as car crashes on icy roads and exposure to the cold.
Read More: Winter storm brings bitter cold, crippling snow to Southeast (The Washington Post)
Winter Storm Enzo Bringing Rare Snow, Ice To The South, Including Historic Snowfall Totals (Weather.com)
Image Credit: Walton County Sheriff’s Office
by Emily Hooker, based in Texas
