Rare snow storm hits Southern U.S.

A cold snap delivers snow and ice to the Southern U.S. --- and a fresh challenge to drivers not used to negotiating slick roads.

This was the scene across Alabama and many other states.

SOUNDBITE: Woman who had to abandon her car saying:

"People were blocking the intersection, getting out their cars and walking."

The storm hits states from Texas to North Carolina --- averaging about two inches in most places.

Snow brought traffic to a standstill for hours and hundreds of Georgia students weren't able to make it home.

Six states have declared a state of emergency.