On Tuesday, a snowstorm swept through unexpected parts of the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, shattering snowfall records across the south and delivering an unprecedented and disruptive winter experience to millions of residents.

A rare and powerful winter storm has brought the Southern United States to a standstill, blanketing cities like Houston and New Orleans in a thick layer of snow and ice. The storm, which stretched from Texas to Florida,

Snow and sleet from Texas to the Deep South and Outer Banks caused ice buildup in cities like New Orleans, Atlanta, and Jacksonville.