Deep freeze blankets much of the US, winter storm targets South

22/1/2025 6:23

A rare winter storm churned across the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, ice and wind gusts to a region where flurries are unusual, while

much of the United States remained in a deep freeze.



As the storm moved east, crews near Houston plowed highways, while downtown streets, covered in white, were virtually deserted during the morning rush.



In Houston, few people ventured out into the snow as some restaurants and bars remained closed. The Houston metro rail was running but passengers were few. Schools were closed Tuesday and Wednesday.



Snow was also falling in New Orleans, where as much as eight inches (20 cm) were expected to accumulate by the end of the day, threatening to tie a record set in 1895. The last time the city received any measurable snowfall was 2009, according to the National Weather Service.