The rare winter storm that is hitting the southern portion of the United States became historic Tuesday morning when the Lake Charles National Weather Service office issued its first-ever blizzard warning.

Governor Abbott activates Texas emergency response resources due to wildfire threats in West Texas and possible floods in Southeast Texas.

Forecasters warned that prolonged exposure to dangerously cold weather that produces especially low wind chill values can lead to hypothermia.

Snow began falling overnight from the Lakes Area to Beaumont and down the coastline across Southeast Texas, and it's beginning to pile up Tuesday morning.The N

A rare winter storm is forecast to impact southeast Texas from Monday evening through Wednesday morning, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

As Southeast Texas continues into the winter season, cold weather is likely to continue. The National Weather Service Lake Charles shows an increasing probability for a cold snap and arctic air early next week.

The watch is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. Heavy accumulations of sleet and snow are possible.

As Southeast Texas' next cold front gets closer, the chance of snow also is increasing. The National Weather Service Lake Charles states that a "very cod air mass" is moving into the region on ...

Just before 5:30 p.m., the NWS in Houston posted a graphic detailing the snowfalls for parts of Southeast Texas. Houston, Anahuac, and Liberty have seen the most snowfall with three to four inches so far. Sugar Land received two to three inches of snowfall.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said in one of its Thursday statements, "Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces. The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor vehicle or to slip and fall."

Parts of Central and Southeast Texas woke up to snow Tuesday morning. See photos of videos shared on social media.

Snow totals in Louisiana have broken records. Parts of Florida, Texas and Georgia have also accumulated several inches of snow.