Sun and warmer temperatures are helping crews in New Orleans as they continue to clear roads following this week’s winter storm.

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A rare winter storm buried the Deep South in a blanket of snow on Tuesday. Parts of South Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi saw more than 9 inches of snow on the ground, according to preliminary estimates from the National Weather Service.

State officials are urging people to stay at home for at least another 24 hours as snow and icy conditions continue to pose dangers to drivers.

On Tuesday morning, residents of New Orleans and Baton Rouge woke up to a winter wonderland with rare snow coating the ground.

The storm is expected to drop heavy snow and create treacherous conditions, including freezing rain and sleet Tuesday.

There are a number of steps you can take to prepare for the storm, from having a plan in place in the event of a power outage, and dripping faucets to prevent pipes from freezing.

Gov. Jeff Landry is warning Louisianans to stay off roads and hunker down as the state braces for a rare winter storm with bitter cold temperatures and snow.

Local officials are urging residents to hunker down through at least Wednesday night.