Brutal winter weather that’s brought subzero temperatures to parts of the U.S. is threatening to dump snow and ice across parts of the South that rarely see flurries, much less accumulation.
The National Weather Service said a wintry mix of snow and freezing rain was expected Wednesday mainly along the Atlantic seaboard and Florida. It warned that icy roads and low visibility could make driving treacherous across the region.
In Fort Lauderale, a coastal city that hasn’t seen measurable snowfall since forever up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) of snow and sleet were forecast. As city officials filled dump trucks with sand to spread on major streets the Mayor urged residents to stay home and keep off the roads.