A rare winter storm buried the Deep South in a blanket of snow on Tuesday. Parts of South Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi saw more than 9 inches of snow on the ground, according to preliminary estimates from the National Weather Service.
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State officials are urging people to stay at home for at least another 24 hours as snow and icy conditions continue to pose dangers to drivers.
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The storm is expected to drop heavy snow and create treacherous conditions, including freezing rain and sleet Tuesday.
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There are a number of steps you can take to prepare for the storm, from having a plan in place in the event of a power outage, and dripping faucets to prevent pipes from freezing.
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Gov. Jeff Landry is warning Louisianans to stay off roads and hunker down as the state braces for a rare winter storm with bitter cold temperatures and snow.
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With temperatures dipping below the freezing mark, city and parish officials have started opening warming shelters around Louisiana.
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Sub-freezing temperatures and a high chance of snow have officials in Louisiana treating the approaching winter weather as an emergency, one in which they anticipate road closures and other impacts from the frigid conditions.
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