Winter Storm Live Updates: Enzo in the South

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Winter storm Enzo is threatening to deliver an unprecedented batch of snow, ice and strong winds to parts of the South, with more than 40 million people under winter weather warnings this morning.

You can find the latest updates below; to see what we expect to happen next with this storm, go to our Enzo forecast page.

(7:54 a.m. ET) More than an inch of snow so far in Lake Charles, Louisiana

So far, Winter Storm Enzo has dropped nearly 2 inches of snow on Lake Charles, Louisiana. A resident shared video for X of the snow covering her backyard and her generator before dawn. All southern Louisiana parishes declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm’s arrival.

(​7:10 a.m. ET) That’s why Houston’s schools and airports are closed

Roads in the Houston area were quickly becoming treacherous as snow rates increased this morning, and a video sent to X by Storm Chaser Houston showed why all residents were urged to stay home.

Before the storm’s arrival, the Houston Independent School District announced that all schools would be closed today and tomorrow. Both of the city’s two largest airports also suspended operations, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,300 flights in and out of Houston.

(​6:45 ET) New Orleans is expected to close major highways

Hoping to get out and drive around the snow in the Big Easy today? First of all, it’s a really bad idea. Second, Interstate 10, 310 and 510 will be closed by the city as conditions worsen. Ramps to US 90 and elevated bridges will also be closed.

And the other roads are expected to be very dangerous. NOLA.com has a complete list of road closures around New Orleans.

The city would see its highest snow total since December 1963 if it tops 2.3 inches during Enzo; we predict 3 to 5 inches.

(​6 a.m. ET) Lake Charles under first-ever blizzard warning

In a shocking development that shows the rarity of such a winter storm, a blizzard warning has been issued this morning for parts of far southwestern Louisiana, including the city of Lake Charles, and a few Texas counties just over the border.

National Weather Service office in Lake Charles issued the warning until noon local time today and announced that it was a first for the region. We expect at least a few inches of snow to fall in the area, but strong winds will lead to blowing snow, which will make travel extremely difficult.

Winter storms must meet specific criteria to be called a blizzard; find out what it takes by reading this.