A historic Gulf Coast winter storm left record-breaking snowfall from Texas to Florida and up the Carolina coast, with Louisiana experiencing its first-ever blizzard.

Most schools canceled classes for a whole week. Travelers were stranded at the Indianapolis International Airport and the downtown bus termimal.

Indianapolis received 15.5 inches by storm's end. According to the National Weather Service, the Blizzard of '78 set other records, including the most snow in one month in Indianapolis (30.6 inches) and the most snow on the ground in Indianapolis (20 inches, which included 5 inches already on the ground from a snowstorm the previous weekend).

INDIANAPOLIS — This weekend marks the 47th anniversary of the blizzard of 1978 that spanned from January 25-27. As many remember, the storm brought an upwards of 36 inches of snowfall and snow drifts as high as 25 feet.

After a very cold January with multiple cold fronts and rounds of snow, the last week of the month looks very quiet with more afternoons in the 40s.

The deaths of the four dogs found outside were reported by Alyssa Lewis, co-founder of Peaceful Souls Animal Rescue and Recovery. The dogs died on the side of the road or were found curled up near people's houses, according to Indianapolis' WISH-TV.

The rare Southern storm prompted this headline from the Anchorage Daily News: "Hey, New Orleans, please send some of your snow to Anchorage."

Indianapolis finally hit freezing after staying below that for nearly a week. For the six days below freezing, Indy’s average temperature was only 11.5°! Our highs

Indiana State Police reported a 10-mile backup on Interstate 70 starting at the 23-mile marker eastbound (Brazil exit) toward Indianapolis due to weather conditions and slippery roads. Drivers were urged to seek another route.

Snow showers accompany a passing arctic cold front Thursday. Briefly reduced visibility and quick coatings of snow will diminish before 10 pm. Slick under untreated roads and walkways especially

Still, areas not used to digging out from winter weather will face challenges to getting back to normal long after the snow disappears. The storm’s effects could linger for days, weeks, or, in some cases, months. Here are some of the ways it could continue to snarl life in the South:

The weather outside was frightful for the Tallahassee Flea Market., which endured significant damage following Tuesday night's winter storm that brought 2 inches of sleet to the Florida capital.