A historic snowstorm that blanketed New Orleans with up to 11 inches of snow is causing travel disruptions for attendees of the NADA show

Snow has been steadily falling in south Louisiana, coating New Orleans metro and bringing the region to a standstill. Why it matters: This winter storm could potentially set a record for the amount of snow it drops.

Burns said there will be "limited" operations at the New Orleans airport Tuesday, with snow forecasted to begin falling by 6 a.m. and lasting through the evening. New Orleans could see up to 6 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

A powerful winter storm brought historic snowfall to New Orleans, challenging records that have stood for over a century. The National Weather Service reported 9.5 inches of snow in Crescent City, marking the second-highest snowfall total in the city's recorded history.

Arctic air grips the central and eastern U.S., bringing record-breaking cold, dangerous wind chills, and historic snowfall. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

ATLANTA — A rare winter storm charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday has closed highways and airports and prompted the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana.

The NBA has postponed Wednesday night's game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks due to extreme weather conditions in New Orleans. A date for the rescheduled game has yet to be announced.

The NBA announced the game scheduled for Wednesday night, Jan 22 between the Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions.