A winter storm has brought snow to parts of the U.S. South, moving into Alabama and Tennessee on Monday after blowing across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi the day before. The blanket of white falling across the region forced some school and government office closures, and fostered some play time for adults and children cooped up in the pandemic.
As many as 6 inches (15 centimeters) of snow fell across parts of southern Texas, the National Weather Service in Houston reported Sunday night. The snow contributed to slick roads and power outages, but some families took time to enjoy the weather in areas like Austin and College Station.
The system moved into Louisiana and Mississippi during the nighttime hours, with Louisiana State Police warning people in an online video to stay off the roads if possible.
By Monday morning, a light dusting covered grassy and elevated surfaces across northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. About two dozen public school systems delayed classes or closed in Alabama, and transportation officials reported wrecks in areas that received wintry precipitation overnight.
Snow could spread into northwest Georgia, forecasters said.