Winter storm, deadly and record-breaking, sweeps across much of South

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and eastern Carolinas.

At least four weather-related deaths have been reported. 

In Austin, Texas, two people died from the cold, Austin city officials confirmed Tuesday night.