Historic snowstorm freezes New Orleans

In photos: Historic snowstorm freezes New Orleans
Pups and their humans had a snowball fight Tuesday on Bourbon Street. And yes, that's someone in a skeleton onesie. Image: EarthCam Snow has been steadily falling in south Louisiana, coating New Orleans metro and bringing the region to a standstill.
New Orleans leaders ask people to stay home another day after snowstorm
New Orleans metro needs another day to thaw out after a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm blanketed the area in 10 inches of snow. Why it matters: State and local leaders are asking residents to stay off the roads Thursday while they're being cleared.
After a historic snowstorm in New Orleans, these Mid-City restaurants and bars are open again
John and Mary Food Store, a convenience store that specializes in soul food and Yakamein, was shuttered. Pal's Lounge, a dive bar with house cocktails and frequent pop-ups, sat lifeless on the corner of Rendon and St. Phillip streets.
Snow in New Orleans?: What to know about a rare winter storm through the South
A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.
New Orleans got more snow in 1 day than some N.J. cities have had all winter
A nasty winter storm in the southern U.S. dumped as much as 8 inches of snow in New Orleans on Tuesday. That not only crushed records for the city, but it’s more snow than some areas of New Jersey have gotten this entire winter season.
New Orleans shatters old snow record
The Big Easy saw 8" of snow during the late-January snowstorm, with winds causing snowdrifts to approach a foot in some areas.
Man plays hockey on New Orleans' famed Canal Street during historic winter blast
A viral video captured by WVUE shows former minor league hockey player Jay Croop skating around Canal Street, stick in hand, ...
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New Orleans area grocery stores reopen Thursday with limited hours. See the list.
Canseco's has five locations across the New Orleans metro area, all of which were closed Tuesday and Wednesday for the storm.
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Ohio Man Traveled 13 Hours To New Orleans With A Snow Plow To Help Clear The Roads
Steven Hazell owns a snow plow and decided to make the drive from Ohio to New Orleans to help after the historic snowstorm.
NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans
The NBA has postponed Wednesday night’s game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic ...
Sledding in Houston and snowball fights in New Orleans: Photos of the rare winter storm blanketing the South in snow
A rare, historic snowfall blanketed parts of the southern U.S. on Tuesday, allowing residents to play in the rather unusual ...
What's open? Grocery stores open in New Orleans after winter storm
Grocery stores open: find locations, hours, and updates to help access essentials during recovery.
New Orleans Mom Reveals Why She Used Pickles While Decorating Her Mardi Gras Snowman in Rare Storm (Exclusive)
Storm Enzo has brought record-breaking snowfall to the Southeast, and some residents are enjoying the rare opportunity of ...
Frigid storm leads to frozen streets, impromptu hockey in New Orleans
A man showed off his hockey skills on an ice-covered Canal Street in New Orleans following a historic winter storm that ...
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New Orleans' record snow was fueled by the polar vortex. Did climate change play a role?
Anytime we get an Arctic air blast down this far south, this is an artifact of the polar vortex rearing its ugly head,” said climatologist Barry Keim .