New Orleans has a reputation for its vibrant street life and lively celebrations, but rarely does snow take center stage on Bourbon Street. The iconic French Quarter transformed into a winter wonderland Tuesday as Winter Storm Enzo blanketed the South with historic snowfall,

The state of Louisiana is getting pummeled by snow right now and it's creating absolutely surreal scenes on Bourbon Street. What started as just a severe

By noon, the National Weather Service had reported about 4 inches of snow in New Orleans. The storm prompted the first ever blizzard warnings for several coastal counties near the Texas-Louisiana border, and snow plows were at the ready in the Florida Panhandle, according to the Associated Press.

New Orleans residents got to witness a rare snowfall due to Winter Storm Enzo. The storm did halt much of the activity across the Louisiana city, but many people did not miss out on the opportunity to experience the snow-clad streets.