Despite the historic snowstorm, it's business as usual for members of the local service industry.
Maintenance teams outside hotels in the Central Business District are working hard to keep their guests safe as they come to and from the hotel.
"I've seen snow here in New Orleans, but nothing like this," said Juan, a maintenance man at a Poydras Street hotel. "We're doing what we can, you know, keeping the entry ways salted and (coated) with sand so that no guests slip."
Meanwhile, the King Brasserie on Tchoupitoulas Street is feeding those who are braving the winter storm. Although the restaurant doesn't expect to have much of a crowd during the storm, Chef Samuel Peery says he and his team will stay open throughout.
"We're here for them anytime they need us," Peery said. "We just want to be open for any of the people that are out walking around or anybody who might just want to come in for a hot cup of coffee or a warm meal. We're here."
Peery knows a thing or two about going to work in the snow. As a native of Lake Tahoe, California, has familiar with the pains of trudging through the snow to get to his job. Still, he says today's historic snowfall comes as a shock.
"This is something else," Peery said. "We're very used to getting some awesome snow-filled winters, and this is very unexpected. This is amazing."
Peery says his employer is making sure he and his colleagues are safe.
"Graciously enough, the hotel had all of us stay over last night, and we'll be doing the same again tonight," Peery said.
