A winter storm system has arrived over south Louisiana and snow is already falling in some areas Tuesday morning as New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette prepare for potentially historic

The latest closure means that nearly three-quarters of Louisiana’s portion of the coast-to-coast highway is shut. A rare winter storm brought record snowfall to the state on Tuesday.

Snow flurries are continuing to rain down in Louisiana as inches of snow pile up on the ground across the state, already exceeding some previous predictions for the maximum amounts

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A blizzard warning was issued for southwest Louisiana Tuesday morning as a strong line of snow moved into the state from the west.

A winter storm swept across south Louisiana on Tuesday morning, covering New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette in a layer of snow. Highways, roads and schools across the state have been closed — effectively stalling Louisiana's economy.

A winter storm hit south Louisiana on Tuesday, covering New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette with snow. The storm has closed highways, roads, and schools, disrupting the state’s economy, The Center Square reports.

Southern Louisiana from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to Lafayette was covered with historic snowfall Tuesday as Governor Jeff Landry announces closures.

Stay updated on road closures, power outages, and weather impacts as a rare winter storm brings snow and icy conditions to Louisiana.

The cold temperatures are coming from a not uncommon expansion in the Polar Vortex, which are counter-clockwise rotating air currents that typically hang over the Arctic.

What this means for P.O. Box Customers in Louisiana is this. In order to receive a shipment from UPS you will have to provide a specific shipping address. It must be a physical location as shipping to a PO Box is no longer allowed.

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