Courtney Sacco, Corpus Christi Caller-Times via APBen Platt caries a surf board up a hull at Cole Park after sledding down it flowing a night of snow fall in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
Chris Heller, The Houma Daily Courier via APAraceli Jerez tosses snow in the air at the Downtown Marina near the twin spans Friday morning, Dec. 8, 2017, in Houma, La.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressRose bushes are covered by snow outside a church Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Spring, Texas, north of Houston. Rare snowfall in many parts of southern Texas has knocked out power to thousands, caused numerous accidents along slick roadways and closed schools. The weather band brought snow to San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston and elsewhere.
Rogelio V. Solis, The Associated PressCapitol Facilities employees use leaf blowers to remove snow and dry up the ground surrounding some 2,000 chairs set out on Energy Plaza in front of the state's two newest museums, Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, in Jackson, Miss., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. The snow was more than expected and required a more intense cleanup for Saturday's grand opening of the two museums.
Brett Duke, NOLA.com The Times-Picayune via APCollin Prescia, 11, makes a snow angel as snow comes down in Ponchatoula, La., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
Rogelio V. Solis, The Associated PressA heavy morning snow falls in Jackson, Miss., Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, as an electronic sign posts a winter weather advisory for drivers along I-55. The forecast called for a wintry mix of precipitation across several Deep South states.
Rogelio V. Solis, The Associated PressSt. Richard Catholic Church liturgy director Suzan Cox salts down the walkway leading to the church as snow falls before morning services, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Jackson, Miss. The forecast called for a wintry mix of precipitation across several Deep South states.
Travis Spradling, The Advocate via APKasey Brown, 11, left, and her friend Destiny Minor, 7, make snow angels on a lawn on their street, West Grant, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, after an unusual snowfall in Baton Rouge, La. Kasey's father Dlaniger Brown said the girls were enjoying the snow, and had been outside several times already, but were especially happy just to be home from school for the day.
Joe Songer, AL.com via APA cardinal waits for his turn at a bird feeder in the snow. Snow was falling in most of central Alabama Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressHouston Fire Department firefighter Phuoc Ngo, left, and his wife Christine Co build a snowman Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Spring, Texas, north of Houston. Rare snowfall in many parts of southern Texas has knocked out power to thousands, caused numerous accidents along slick roadways and closed schools. The weather band brought snow to San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston and elsewhere.
Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via APA traveller makes their way to a vehicle as snow covers the parking decks at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Atlanta.
Joe Songer, AL.com via APSnow beings to accumulate on train tracks Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, near Springville, Ala. Heavy snow fell across several Southern states Friday.
Brett Duke, NOLA.com The Times-Picayune via APCarson Prescia, 5, is pulled through the snow by Brittany Tillman as snow comes down in Ponchatoula, La. Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
Mickey Welsh, The Montgomery Advertiser via APStephen Fanning and his daughter Addison Fanning build a snowman during the heavy snow fall in Clanton, Ala. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
Rogelio V. Solis, The Associated PressA Belhaven University student throws a snowball at a school mate as students blow off some final exam anxiety with a series of campus wide snowball fights Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Jackson, Miss. The forecast called for a wintry mix of rain and snow across several states in the south.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressKaryn Archer walks her dogs Maverick, left, and Dakota along a path lined with snow-covered trees at Meyer Park Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Spring, Texas, north of Houston. Rare snowfall in many parts of southern Texas has knocked out power to thousands, caused numerous accidents along slick roadways and closed schools. The weather band brought snow to San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston and elsewhere.
Rogelio V. Solis, The Associated PressBelhaven University student Rebecca Guerrero, left, laughs as she is "snow smooched" by friend and fellow student Samuel Oh at the Bellhaven Bowl football stadium, as students blow off some final exam anxiety with a series of campus wide snowball fights and snowmen building, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Jackson, Miss. The forecast called for a wintry mix of precipitation.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressCat Davis, left, gets a kiss from her daughter, Lilly, 4, while playing in the snow at Meyer Park Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Spring, Texas, north of Houston. It was the first time Lilly has seen snow. Rare snowfall in many parts of southern Texas has knocked out power to thousands, caused numerous accidents along slick roadways and closed schools. The weather band brought snow to San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Houston and elsewhere.
Eric Gay, The Associated PressA snowman begins to melt in a snow covered park, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in San Antonio. The National Weather Service said up to 2.5 inches of snow had been measured in the San Antonio area. The most recent comparable snowfall in San Antonio was in Jan. 1987, when 1.3 inches of snow accumulated, but the most recent major snowfall was 13.2 inches in January 1985.
Rogelio V. Solis, The Associated PressEmmaline Dendinger enjoys a hearty bite of snow in her mid-Jackson, Miss., neighborhood, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. The forecast called for a wintry mix of precipitation.
Mike Stewart, The Associated PressTraffic moves south in a moderate snow, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Kennesaw, Ga. The forecast called for a wintry mix of precipitation across several Deep South states.
Julio Cortez, The Associated PressEden Allen, 3, left, and Josiah Allen, 8, look out their window as a blanket of snow covers the front yard of their home following an early morning snowstorm, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Brandon, Miss. The forecast called for a wintry mix of precipitation across several Deep South states.
Courtney Sacco, Corpus Christi Caller-Times via APCynthia Gonzalez takes a photo of snow falling in Corpus Christi, Texas, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
Courtney Sacco, Corpus Christi Caller-Times via APEd Back steps outside his home to take a photo of the falling snow in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
Courtney Sacco, Corpus Christi Caller-Times via APThirteen-year-old Eva Cantu sees her first snow fall standing on Kostoryz Road looks up to the sky in Corpus Christi on Texas, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
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Ben Platt caries a surf board up a hull at Cole Park after sledding down it flowing a night of snow fall in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
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A wintry mix of precipitation fell across the southern United States Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.























