A rare snowstorm linked to a polar vortex is hitting the Gulf Coast, with record snowfall expected as far as New Orleans, potentially breaking local records. The National Weather Service has declared this storm a "generational event," bringing 4 to 6 inches of snow to Houston, resulting in airport closures and school cancellations. First-ever blizzard warnings were issued for Lake Charles, while travel disruptions could last for days due to inadequate snow removal resources. Additionally, Southern California faces high fire weather warnings due to Santa Ana winds.
The NWS forecast office in Houston-Galveston described the storm as a 'generational event' that is likely to eclipse the city's second-largest snowstorm on record.
Up to 4 to 6 inches of snow is falling in the Houston metropolitan area, and both the city's major airports are shut down, as are city schools.
This storm could shut down road and air travel along the coastal stretch from Houston to the Florida Panhandle for at least a few days.
New Orleans is also preparing for what is likely to be the city's all-time biggest snowstorm based on modern records taken at their current location.
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