WATCH: One local woman captured attention on social media by throwing a pot of hot water into the air, creating a dazzling cloud of steam and ice crystals.

A rare, historic snowfall blanketed parts of the southern U.S. on Tuesday, allowing residents to play in the rather unusual weather. Families went snow tubing in Houston. People made snowballs and snow angels. People were even seen skiing on Bourbon Street.

John and Mary Food Store, a convenience store that specializes in soul food and Yakamein, was shuttered. Pal's Lounge, a dive bar with house cocktails and frequent pop-ups, sat lifeless on the corner of Rendon and St. Phillip streets.

New Orleans has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold-weather cities across the country.