Biggest Snowstorm in America: The historic and unprecedented snowfall in the southern part of America has caused huge devastation. More than 10 inches of snowfall is occurring in the American states of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. According to ABC News report, due to unexpected weather conditions, road and air service has come to a standstill across America. Due to this, more than 2100 flights have been canceled across America. At the same time, 4 people have died due to extreme cold in Texas, Georgia and Milwaukee.
According to ABC News report, Houston Airport has been closed due to extreme cold and heavy snowfall and all flights from Tallahassee International Airport have been canceled since Tuesday (January 21). At the same time, Houston’s George Buss Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport are expected to reopen from Wednesday (January 22). While Port Houston said all its facilities will be closed on Tuesday (January 21) and Wednesday (January 22).
People in Louisiana faced the biggest snowfall since 1963
Snowstorm-like conditions were seen in the areas around New Orleans, Louisiana. At the same time, people of Louisiana are facing the heaviest snowfall since 1963. Apart from this, most of the airlines have canceled their flights at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. While Louisiana’s schools and state offices have been closed. Apart from this, schools have also been closed from Houston to New Orleans and some parts of Georgia.
A historic winter storm slammed several southern states from Texas to Florida, dumping the most snow much the region had seen in decades. https://t.co/c3U778906k pic.twitter.com/aGGBOGMnJN
— ABC News (@ABC) January 21, 2025
Louisiana governor warns of black ice
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued a statement on Tuesday (January 21) saying that the steps taken show how serious the weather-related events are.
Governor Jeff Landry said during a press briefing, “The cold will increase significantly in the next seven days. So even if you see the roads clearly, please do not walk on them. Black ice is a big problem. You can’t see it, but it is very slippery and dangerous.”
At the same time, Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, Georgia said on Monday (January 20), “Although the region is fully prepared to deal with the problem of hurricanes and tropical storms, cold and snowfall are things that are very difficult to deal with. “
He further said, “If you do not need to go out of the house, then do not go at all. Stay at your home only.”
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