Louisiana isn’t known for extreme cold weather—but that changed Tuesday, when the National Weather Service issued its first ever blizzard warning for much of the state.

Warming stations are opening in Lafayette, St. Landry, and more to help residents stay safe during extreme winter weather. See locations and hours here.

A blizzard warning was issued for southwest Louisiana Tuesday morning as a strong line of snow moved into the state from the west. The blizzard warning, extending from Beaumont, Tezas to Lafayette, Louisiana meant the National Weather Service was forecasting frequent gusts to 35 MPH with snow reducing visibility to ¼ mile or less.

Blizzard conditions have been reported across portions of southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana as a powerful winter storm sweeps across the South.