A record-breaking snowstorm in the southern U.S. dumped as much as 8 inches of snow on New Orleans and nearly a foot of snow in Alabama

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 blanketed New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 21, 2025, creating a surreal and unforgettable scene. The rare snowfall stunned locals, turning the city's iconic streets into a winter spectacle.