As a meteorologist, waking up to 4 to 6 inches of snow locally is certainly fun and interesting, but well within typical January weather for Southern New England. For me, what’s really interesting is what is forecast to take place across the Gulf Coast Tuesday with a perhaps unprecedented amount of snow for a very wide swath from Texas to parts of Florida.

New flights have been added for Kansas City and Philly fans, with one airline adding flights on a route it doesn't normally serve.

Boston (coach's decision) was inactive Saturday in the Pelicans ' 123-92 loss to the Hornets.

Two-time NFL head coach Doug Marrone, who most recently was at Boston College as a Senior Analyst for Football Strategy, is joining the Patriots' coaching staff. Marrone's specific position is TBA. His history/background w/ OL play is notable. (h/t @PatsPro_21, @JPasteris_NFL)

For example, Lake Charles, La., along the Gulf Coast, showed snowfall rates of over 1 inch per hour this morning and early afternoon and visibility down to a quarter of a mile with blowing snow. This is one of the reasons why blizzard warnings were posted briefly for that region earlier.

New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is again having an injury-plagued season. The two-time all-star has played in just ten games this year for the

Snowball fights are taking place in New Orleans, which hasn't seen snow in 15 years. Up to 10 inches fell in parts of the city. Here & Now's Lisa Mullins talks with WWNO reporter Matt Bloom about how the Big Easy is grappling with all the snow.

BOSTON (AP) — Kyrone Alexander had 15 points to help Boston University defeat Holy Cross 69-59 on Monday night. Alexander also had five rebounds for the Terriers (11-11, 5-4 Patriot League). Michael McNair added 13 points and seven rebounds. Miles Brewster scored 10.

The frustration is boiling over for the New Orleans Pelicans during their current 12-34 record on the season. It culminated during the fourth quarter when Pelicans head coach Willie Green picked up two technical fouls after arguing a non-foul call on Zion Williamson.

Mikal Bridges led the charge with 28 points on 12-of-19 shooting, using his length to neutralize Morant on the defensive end. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson contributed 20 points and six assists.

Aside from the coordinators, Mike Vrabel had no more significant hire at hand than who he tabbed to be his offensive line coach. On Monday, the Patriots' first-year head coach plucked veteran Doug Marrone from friend Bill O'Brien's Boston College staff for an undetermined role as of this writing.

Snoop Dogg, who is also hosting the NFL Honors on Thursday, February 6 at the Saenger Theatre, is promoting his and Dre’s gin-based cocktail line during a rooftop party at the NOPSI. Tickets start at $40 and go up to $400 for a VIP table. When: Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 from noon to 5 p.m. Where: Woldenberg Park on the Riverfront