The inhabitants of New Orleans, Louisiana, encountered an unusual weather for this region - a heavy snowfall, which lasts from January 21. This is the first snow in the last 15 years, and it has practically paralyzed life in the city.
- Roads are impassable : through heavy ice and snowfall, the movement of the main highways and bridges is blocked.
- Closed schools and shops : all educational institutions have stopped work and many shops remained closed.
- Recommendations for residents : The city authorities urge citizens to stay at home if there is no urgent need.
- Record amount of snow : it is expected that more than 10 cm of snow is expected - a record indicator for this region.
- Wide influence : The storm will reach the entire state of Louisiana, from the border with Texas to Mississippi.
- Duration of bad weather : forecasts of forecasters, snowfall will last until Thursday, January 23.
Meteorologist Jay Grimes noted that such a snow storm has happened for the first time since the 1960s. He warned the residents that weather conditions could be dangerous to move and urged caution.
