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Major impacts expected ahead of Tuesday snow, Winter Storm Warning in place
Posted 11:50 PM 1/19/2025 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
A *WINTER STORM WARNING* will go into effect across all of south Louisiana at 12 a.m. Tuesday, lasting until 12 a.m. Wednesday. In addition to bitter cold, heavy snowfall looks increasingly likely for most of southeast Louisiana as an Arctic Blast settles into the area. This system will (More)
1/17/2025
Friday AM Forecast: Temperature whiplash this weekend, Wintry precipitation possible next week
Posted 6:21 AM 1/17/2025 by Emma Kate Cowan
A tease of warmer weather on Saturday will quickly turn cold behind a strong front set to move through the Capital Area tomorrow night. Preparations for the upcoming frigid weather should be completed by Sunday night, including wrapping exposed pipes and covering (More)
1/16/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: Arctic Blast arrives this weekend, wintry mischief possible next week
Posted 9:49 PM 1/16/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
After a brief temperature spike into Saturday, another Arctic chill will settle into the Capital Area. This one will be colder than the last, and could bring a bout of wintry mischief.
Tonight & Tomorrow: After a period with high clouds during the evening, skies (More)
1/15/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: Strong cold front rolls through Saturday, very cold air follows
Posted 4:58 AM 1/16/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The next impact for the Capital Area will be a strong cold front that rolls through on Saturday. An Arctic blast will follow, with the coldest air of the winter season so far expected early next week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: A low pressure system in (More)
1/14/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: Gradual warmup before a strong cold front passage
Posted 5:54 PM 1/14/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Highs will slowly work their way up as we progress throughout the week, with temperatures near 70 degrees by Saturday. This will not last, as another artic blast will tumble our temperatures.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will stay cloudy in the overnight (More)
1/13/2025
Monday PM Forecast: Some near freezing tonight, lots of change late week into weekend
Posted 5:40 PM 1/13/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Cold conditions are expected tonight, with some light freezes possible north of the Capital Area. By the end of the week, temperatures and rain chances will increase ahead of our next cold front.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies cleared nicely this afternoon and evening, and (More)
1/12/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: A soggy night ahead; next impact brings storms, Arctic chill
Posted 5:10 PM 1/12/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
After a soggy Sunday night, rain won't be much of an issue on Monday. The next weather impact won't arrive until later in the week. Another round of showers and storms will arrive by Saturday, with another big cooldown trailing behind.
Tonight & (More)
1/11/2025
Saturday PM Forecast: Low pressure system will create widespread showers late Sunday
Posted 5:43 PM 1/11/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
An area of low pressure will move south of the Capital Area late on Sunday. This will create widespread showers across southeast Louisiana.
Tonight: Hello sunshine! Clouds made a swift exit by the afternoon, and lead to sunny conditions. These nice conditions will be (More)
1/10/2025
Friday PM Forecast: cold snap continues, next rainmaker on deck
Posted 5:38 PM 1/10/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Rain has wrapped up in the Capital Area. Chilly conditions will carry through the weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will be stubborn to break overnight. Temperatures will drip down into the mid 30s but ongoing northwest winds of 10-15mph will cause wind chills in the (More)
1/9/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: A chilly rain drenching the Capital Area into Friday
Posted 4:53 PM 1/9/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A cold and widespread soaking rain will spread over the Capital Area late Thursday and into Friday. The Friday morning drive will face the greatest impact from the rain. Below average temperatures persist into the weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: After working through (More)
1/8/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: a cold rain arriving to conclude workweek
Posted 2:58 PM 1/8/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Freezing temperatures are expected across the Capital Area overnight, but lighter winds should prevent significantly lower feels-like temperatures. A cold rain will spread over the region Thursday night.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Mainly clear skies will prevail through much (More)