Winter storm could cost Louisiana more than just time

(The Center Square) — A winter storm swept across south Louisiana on Tuesday morning, covering New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette in a layer of snow.

Highways, roads and schools across the state have been closed — effectively stalling Louisiana’s economy.

The National Weather Service is forecasting three to seven inches of snow in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, with smaller yet likely record accumulations along the Interstate 10 corridor into Mississippi…

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