This is my backyard & it’s still coming down pic.twitter.com/b54jC4Vn4E
— SAVAGE RAIN (@RAINYDAY4U) January 21, 2025
Blizzard Beach. ❄️⛱️
Unprecedented blizzard warnings for Louisiana along the Gulf coast.
This has never happened and should not be happening. This is not normal. The climate has changed. pic.twitter.com/Z2f7qXhQ0O
— Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) January 21, 2025
Crystal Beach, TX pic.twitter.com/u28F0qfqzQ
— Pam Wyly (@pam_wyly) January 21, 2025
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued its first-ever blizzard warning for Louisiana, affecting areas near the Gulf Coast, including cities like Lake Charles and Beaumont. This unprecedented event is part of a massive winter storm that has brought heavy snow and winds topping 35 mph.
The NWS warns that visibility could drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, creating hazardous conditions. Temperatures are also significantly below normal, with some areas experiencing temperatures 20 to 30 degrees lower than usual.