Heavy snow falling in Florida & covering beaches during first-ever blizzard warning as storm shuts down roads ‘for days’

HEAVY snow has fallen in Florida, covering beaches in the south as a winter storm wreaks havoc across the United States.

Millions of Americans have been urged to stay indoors after a blizzard warning was issued for the first time ever in multiple southern states.

The blizzard warning is in effect across Florida, Central Louisiana, and Houston - where one of the largest ports in the world has been forced to close.

It comes as videos on social media showed snow falling in the Sunshine State - a rarity for the typically warm region.

The most snowfall ever recorded in Florida history was four inches, which fell in Milton in 1954.

Multiple inches of snow were expected in the state from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.

Texas and Louisiana, meanwhile, saw 7 inches of snow and stunning photos showed it covering beaches in Galveston, Texas, and Mississippi.

New Orleans saw at least five inches of snow, while parts of Acadiana reported as much as 10 inches fallen by noon on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles.

Forecasters in Louisiana said the rare whiteout has already exceeded some predictions for the maximum amount of snowfall.

St. Bernard Parish issued a curfew order due to the snowy conditions.

Law enforcement officials will enforce the curfew beginning at 6 pm on Tuesday until noon on Wednesday.

"This curfew is in place to ensure everyone’s safety and to allow emergency crews to work effectively," the St. Bernard Parish Government said on X.