Imagine waking up in Texas to a blanket of snow outside your window! 🌨️ An unprecedented winter storm has swept across the southern United States, bringing heavy snow and dangerous ice to places where winter jackets are usually optional.
Dubbed by some as a \"frozen hurricane,\" this icy beast has stretched from Texas all the way to the Carolinas, even reaching down to northern Florida. ❄️ Residents are facing challenges that are rare for the region, like icy roads and closed schools.
\"It's like stepping into a scene from 'Frozen,' but without the singing snowman,\" joked Maria, a student from Houston who had never seen snow before. ⛄️
Daily life and travel have been majorly disrupted. Flights are grounded, and folks are bundling up like they're in the Arctic. 🧣🧤 But Southerners are showing their resilience, making the most of the snow days with impromptu snowball fights and makeshift sleds.
Authorities are urging everyone to stay safe, stay warm, and avoid unnecessary travel. So grab a hot cocoa, cozy up, and enjoy this rare southern snowfall! ☕️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
