NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Gulf Coast area is bracing for a uncommon winter storm that may deliver heavy snow, harmful chilly, and dangerous journey situations beginning early Tuesday.

Snowfall is predicted to start within the early morning hours Tuesday and proceed by means of the day, with widespread totals of 4 to six inches alongside and close to the Interstate 10 hall. Some areas may see 5 to 7 inches, with remoted quantities of 8 to 10 inches attainable.

Snowfall charges of 1 inch per hour, mixed with wind gusts as much as 35 mph, may create whiteout situations at occasions. Journey will likely be practically inconceivable Tuesday, particularly on elevated roadways and bridges, the place snow and ice are anticipated to build up rapidly.

Temperatures will keep beneath freezing for a lot of the day Wednesday, that means that snow and ice will soften slowly and refreeze in a single day, extending hazardous situations into Thursday morning.

The storm is predicted to maneuver out of the area late Tuesday evening, however excessive chilly will linger by means of midweek, with some areas seeing wind chills as little as 5 levels Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.

For these venturing open air, extended publicity to the chilly may result in hypothermia or frostbite. Gown in heat layers and restrict time exterior if attainable.

Officers are urging residents to organize now. Convey pets inside, defend uncovered pipes to forestall freezing, and verify on aged neighbors or anybody who could not have enough heating.

Situations are anticipated to progressively enhance by Thursday, with daytime highs reaching the mid to higher 40s. Nonetheless, officers warn that shaded areas and eastbound lanes of interstates could stay icy even after temperatures heat.

Residents ought to monitor native updates and keep away from pointless journey. Keep protected, keep heat, and put together to remain dwelling Tuesday and Wednesday.

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