A rare winter storm along the Gulf Coast and the Southeast left record snow and freezing temperatures, leading to closed highways, thousands of canceled flights and reports of deaths. Two people who were outside died in Austin,

A winter storm was on a track to sweep through Texas and Louisiana, across the Gulf Coast and deep into Florida, significant snow and ice in tow.

Residents across parts of the Gulf Coast and South are bracing for a rare winter storm expected to drop heavy snow and create treacherous conditions, including freezing rain and sleet