Residents across parts of the Gulf Coast and South are bracing for a rare winter storm expected to drop heavy snow and create treacherous conditions.

While temperatures will warm up by mid-morning, refreezing remains a concern, particularly north of the Metroplex.

Historic snowfall is burying parts of the Gulf Coast from southeast Texas through Louisiana and into parts of Mississippi and Alabama. The winter weather is contributing to dangerous conditions and disrupting travel,

Snow and sleet from Texas to the Deep South and Outer Banks caused ice buildup in cities like New Orleans, Atlanta, and Jacksonville.