"This Is Unprecedented": 19 Mind-Boggling Photos That Capture Just How Wild The Snowstorm In The South Was
On Tuesday, a snowstorm swept through unexpected parts of the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, shattering snowfall records across the south and delivering an unprecedented and disruptive winter experience to millions of residents.
Absolutely incredible. Yesterday is a day the south will remember forever. Daily records were shattered. Some all-time snowfall records were set. Millions of Americans saw snow in their backyards for the first time in their lives. pic.twitter.com/xUlhYEgTlK
— Ella Dorsey (@Ella__Dorsey) January 22, 2025
The storm beat all-time recorded snowfall in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida. The pictures are wild.
BREAKING: Mobile, Alabama has logged 6.2 inches – the all-time greatest snowfall observed in the city.Pensacola, Florida is also at – get this – FIVE INCHES and it's still snowing. That's also an all-time record.This is unprecedented dating back to 1890s when records began. pic.twitter.com/Vm4JGn4Rwh
— Matthew Cappucci (@MatthewCappucci) January 21, 2025
As of Wednesday morning, Mobile, Alabama, recorded a total of 7.5 inches of snow, surpassing the previous record of 3.6 inches set in 1973. Pensacola got a record 7.6 inches of snow, beating its previous record of 3 inches reported in 1895, according to USA Today.
This was in Pensacola, Florida, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
NEW VIDEO: I’m in Pensacola, Florida, near the border. Already at 2” and it’s still snowing heavy. This is a truly historic event. #Snow #Florida @spann @stormhour pic.twitter.com/K4dIdVzgZt
— Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) January 21, 2025
The snow didn't stop.
More from my friend in Pensacola. This is truly hard to comprehend. A once-in-a-century event. pic.twitter.com/frLmGeVDZW
— Jonathan (@brimetimenole) January 21, 2025
Not quite the shot you envision when you picture "Florida beach."
Insane snowy conditions down at Pensacola Beach, FL. Winds gusting to 30+ mph!#flwx pic.twitter.com/MFt2oSE71i
— Evan Occhino (@Evan_Occhino) January 21, 2025
*now cueing "Snow on the Beach" by Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey*
Pensacola Beach, FL. Snow on the beach is scary beautiful. pic.twitter.com/DjoUILctj8
— Erin (@erincourtney88) January 21, 2025
It also hit New Orleans, Louisiana, creating some quite gorgeous scenes.
I’m framing this. A once in a lifetime moment in the French Quarter. Snow accumulation has reached 4 inches and still climbing. pic.twitter.com/wbVXimG72D
— Payton Malone WWL-TV (@paytonmalonewx) January 21, 2025
Looking like Montréal.
Perfect day for the ghosts to HAUNT.
Snow on Bourbon Street is CRAZY. pic.twitter.com/uaFIhrMVkv
— Farrah Yvette (@farrah_yvette) January 21, 2025
This is also one of New Orleans' highest recorded snowfalls. It reportedly hasn't snowed this much since 1895.
We’re at 10” of snow in New Orleans, SMASHING the all-time record is 8.2” in 1895! #lawx ❄️❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/n3VMPpwCie
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) January 21, 2025
The southerners don't know how to act.
❄️ ONE FOOT of snow in the Garden District of New Orleans 🤯 pic.twitter.com/m93Jo2HHHC
— Hey, its Andy 🏔️ (@AndySteinWx) January 21, 2025
To be fair, Chicago reportedly hasn't seen a foot of snow from a singular storm since 2021, and it's only happened twice in the last 15 years. So, this is truly remarkable.
Just for reference, Chicago hasn't seen a foot of snow from one storm since February 2021 and only twice in the last 15 years. https://t.co/JVb1CwHeb1
— Bob Waszak (@nilwxreports) January 21, 2025
People started sledding, of course.
Sledding at the New Orleans Lakefront! Today had been BLAST! ☃️❄️ #lawx pic.twitter.com/b9nisbHnXZ
— Dylan Federico (@DylanFedericoWX) January 22, 2025
There were "Sneaux" ball fights in New Orleans.
The #SneauxDay snow ball fight at Jackson Square was insane. Only in New Orleans do you have live music to go along with it! @wdsu #neworleans pic.twitter.com/OaY5Xrq6ir
— Cassie Schirm (@Cassiewdsu) January 22, 2025
As someone from the northern US and Canada, no gloves on is WILD.
Highways closed, flights were canceled, and schools shut down, but that didn't stop people from going outside.
A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow that closed highways, grounded flights and canceled school for many students. Some residents went outside to make the most of the snowfall. pic.twitter.com/Pp6mYCD4gd
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 22, 2025
AP / Via Twitter: @AP
Here are some University of South Carolina students using a folding table as a sled.
Gotta use what you gotta use.
And...a couch?
Not sure about that one.
Here's what the University of Houston looked like.
SNOW in HOUSTON! 🤍❄️ pic.twitter.com/HoYn62z35n
— University of Houston (@UHouston) January 21, 2025
People brought out their sleds and skis (which I presume they never expected to be using in Houston).
Officially skiing and sledding in Houston off Allen Parkway. #snow #houwx pic.twitter.com/3GJckAECyT
— Sally MacDonald (@SallyMacFox26) January 21, 2025
Annnd here's a beach in MISSISSIPPI.
Biloxi Beach in Mississippi 🌴❄️📸 Lauren Tedford #snow #mswx pic.twitter.com/B2usJX7N8c
— Kaitlin Wright (@wxkaitlin) January 21, 2025
While the snow was fun for many, unfortunately, southern states aren't accustomed to the icy conditions and below-freezing temps. Nationwide, at least 10 deaths have been reported.
Stay safe out there, folks.
