1. In February 1895, Baton Rouge saw its biggest snowfall to date with 12.5 inches of snow over two days. This looks to be the capital city's snow record for a long time, according to the NWS. 2. In February 1914, the city had its second largest snowfall, totaling 6 inches.

People in the Baton Rouge area can expect to get mail Thursday after snowfall affected the U.S. Postal Service. A statement from USPS said normal operations are back after a winter storm brought snow and ice that caused dangerous road conditions.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.

Mayor-President of Baton Rouge Sid Edwards is imploring residents to stay home during the historic snowstorm underway across the Gulf Coast on Tuesday. The snow continues to fall across Louisiana at rates of one inch per hour with no stopping soon.

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On Tuesday morning, residents of New Orleans and Baton Rouge woke up to a winter wonderland with rare snow coating the ground.