Also: Will melting snow lead to floods?
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State officials urging people to stay home Wednesday as icy weather continues
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After 'magical' Louisiana snow day, Gov. Jeff Landry warns of dangerous hard freeze

By DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer ​ ​ ​

Tuesday's heavy snow was a rare treat for Baton Rouge residents, who headed outdoors to walk, play and slide in the wintry conditions. Only bummer was the white stuff was too soft for good sledding.

“I have never seen snow in my life. This is my first time. This is like magical,” said LSU student Ian Frick, who was among those frolicking in the snow on campus. “I feel like I’m in a movie right now." 

Don't look for the big meltdown to occur until tomorrow, when the afternoon high reaches almost 50 degrees.

Officials are still advising people stay off the roads if possible. Tuesday night and  early this morning's deep freeze will likely leave black ice on roadways. Gov. Jeff Landry urged Louisianans to continue to stay home for the next day, until as late as Thursday morning. Read the full story.  

Also, check out these photo galleries from the snow storm. 

Baton Rouge buried under historic snowfall. Find out how much snow fell.

Shortly before 2 p.m., 6 inches was reported throughout most parts of East Baton Rouge, Prairieville and Denham Springs, according to National Weather Service estimates.  Read more

A little water makes a lot of snow. Why future snow melt won't lead to floods.

If you've been a weather nerd and checking the National Weather Service's hourly precipitation tallies, you might have noticed something appears to be off with the measurements of Tuesday's snowstorm… Read more

 
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