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Once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm hits Gulf Coast, with record-breaking snowfall in Florida
For much of the Gulf Coast, the snowstorm that’s expected to end soon was a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm.
Many areas saw more snow than they have in at least 130 years, making this truly a historic event.
Florida just saw the most snow on record, with a preliminary 8.8 inches observed in Milton, which is north of Pensacola. This is the highest snow total on record for the state, according to the National Weather Service.
An ABC News graphic shows the radar for the southeastern United States at 5 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
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Snow reports from the last 24 hours include about 1.2 inches in Houston, Texas. That’s the official number because it was taken at the city’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, but the southeast part of the city saw over 4 inces. The NWS said it “is one of the top snowstorms to impact the Houston area.”
Elsewhere in the South, the snowfall was higher. In Louisiana, Baton Rouge saw 7.6 inches, New Orleans saw 8 inches and Lake Charles saw at least 4.8 inches, with up to 6 inches in some areas. Lafayette has seen 9 inches.
The snowfall the most recent highest total in New Orleans was from New Year’s Even in 1963 when 2.7 inches fell.
The 7.5 inches that fell in Mobile, Alabama, and the 7.6 inches in Pensacola, Florida, were all-time records.
Snow falls on Chartres Street in the French Quarter on Jan. 21, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Snow is still falling early Wednesday along the coastal Carolinas, in Georgia and in northern Florida.
About 5 inches have so far been reported in parts of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Even North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, said it’s seen 3.8 inches — and it’s still snowing there.
The snow is expected to end around 7 a.m. for the east coast, exiting Charleston, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina, last.
Rain will continue in the Florida peninsula into the afternoon, heading south and exciting Miami, with lingering spot showers expected through the evening and again on Thursday for the Florida peninsula.
The Gulf Coast is no stranger to severe weather, but the recent snowstorm that hit the region has left residents in awe. Record-breaking snowfall has blanketed Florida, a state known for its warm weather and sandy beaches.
The once-in-a-lifetime storm brought several inches of snow to cities like Tampa, Orlando, and even Miami, where snow is a rare occurrence. Schools and businesses have been forced to close as residents navigate the icy roads and frigid temperatures.
While the snow has brought excitement and wonder to many, it has also caused challenges for those unaccustomed to such weather. Power outages and road closures have made travel difficult, and emergency services have been working overtime to assist those in need.
Despite the difficulties, the snow has brought a sense of unity to the Gulf Coast, as neighbors come together to help one another shovel driveways, clear sidewalks, and check in on those who may need assistance.
As the snow begins to melt and temperatures rise, the Gulf Coast will return to its usual warm and sunny weather. But for now, residents are enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm and the memories it has created.
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