A historic winter storm has devastated the Gulf Coast, breaking long-standing snowfall records in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. Over 4,000 flights have been canceled, and multiple fatalities have been reported due to car accidents and hypothermia. Some areas have experienced their highest snow totals in 130 years, with New Orleans receiving 8 inches and Florida's Milton recording 8.8 inches. Emergency declarations have been issued in several states, urging residents to shelter in place as the storm continues to affect travel and safety across the region.