The snowfall brought a unique sense of joy and excitement to the community. Despite their usual busy routines, residents took the opportunity to embrace the winter wonderland.

First, we receive the second highest snow accumulation on record in both Lafayette and New Iberia. Preliminary data shows 9 inches of snow accumulation in Lafayette and 8 inches in New Iberia. These totals would be second on the list behind the 1895 storm,

Super 1 Foods locations across Acadiana opened at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 22. Search for locations in Lafayette, Carencro, Abbeville, New Iberia, Crowley, Scott, Rayne, Youngsville, Breaux Bridge and Franklin.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced the campus will remain closed through the week because of snow, ice and extreme cold. The university will continue remote instructions but in-person classes won't resume until Monday, a spokesperson said in a release.

Interstate 10 reopened to westbound traffic from I-49 in Lafayette to the Texas border, the Department of Transportation and Development announced mid-afternoon Wednesday. The update comes after a historic winter storm brought several inches of snow to the gulf coast and shut down most of I-10 between Texas and Mississippi.

White-out conditions stemmed from the first-ever blizzard to hit Acadiana, making travel difficult. Meteorologist Lynette Charles with The Weather Channel examined the storm's impact. It

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Much of Interstate 10 and many other major South Louisiana thoroughfares remained closed Wednesday after a major snowstorm, and it was not clear when they would reopen, state officials said.

With forecasts calling for a brief reprieve from the chill, locals are embracing the wintry weather while it lasts.

Many schools are staying closed Thursday due to snow and ice. See if your school is on the list and get the latest updates on reopening plans.

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