Just over 8 inches of snow fell in New Orleans between Valentine’s Day and Feb. 15, 1895, a record that remains unchallenged to this day, according to National Weather Service. Other cities in Louisiana saw even more snow, with 12.5 inches recorded in Baton Rouge, 14 inches in Lafayette and a whopping 22 inches of snow recorded in Lake Charles.

Even in the dead of winter snow is incredibly rare on the Gulf Coast, where a series of extreme weather events have to come together at the same time to create the right climate for snow. In 1895, a low-pressure system coupled with unusually cold temperatures made way for the freak snowstorm.

Since then, snow has only fallen in New Orleans in measurable amounts a handful of times, including Christmas Day in 2004 and Dec. 11, 2008.

Still, with several inches of snow forecast for nearly all of south Louisiana, so whether this year’s snowstorm could be the one to beat the 1895 record.

Tuesday’s storm left residents in near disbelief as the snow kept falling. Up to 10 inches were reported in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish, as well as 11.5 inches in Chalmette, leaving roofs, yards and vehicles buried. Stay warm Yall!!!!!

Its almost MARDI GRAS!!!!