Forecast Discussion
Today
NEW: Winter Storm Watch posted for parts of the Capital Area
Posted 12:28 PM 1/22/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
A ***WINTER STORM WATCH*** has been issued for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Northern Livingston, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena, and Northern Tangipahoa Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties for Sunday. This region highlights the (More)
Yesterday
Wednesday AM Forecast: Rain chances increase today, winter storm possible over weekend
Posted 12:24 PM 1/21/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
We’re heading into a gloomy, wet weather pattern, with rain chances increasing later today. Rain looks likely through the weekend, and as colder air moves in, some areas could see pockets of freezing rain.
Today & Tonight: It’s not nearly as cold this (More)
1/20/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: milder and damp end to workweek, focus on weekend winter storm
Posted 5:10 PM 1/20/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The remainder of the workweek will be mild with occasional showers. Then, a winter storm with cold rain and possibly ice is expected this weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Gulf moisture will surge back into the region late tonight, causing clouds to thicken. With this (More)
1/19/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Returning showers by midweek, another round by weekend
Posted 5:42 PM 1/19/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Tuesday will begin cold but end seasonably cool, with the entire day staying free of major impacts. That will change by midweek with the return of showers. Another surge in rain chances arrives closer to the weekend, and wintry weather isn't totally off the table with that round.
(More)...1/18/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Warmup after early-week freeze kicks off with showers
Posted 5:09 PM 1/18/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Cold air will make itself feel at home over the next couple of days. Temperatures will moderate by midweek, but that will come with another round of rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Cold air will stick around on Sunday night. Clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures (More)
1/17/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Multiple nights in a row with sub-freezing temperatures
Posted 5:41 PM 1/17/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
After yet another cold front passage, temperatures will decrease even more! Expect multiple nights in a row with sub-freezing conditions.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Well if you were hoping for some light snow tonight, you are out of luck. Still, it is not completely (More)
1/16/2026
Friday PM Forecast: strong cold front to deliver wintry feeling weekend for Capital Area
Posted 5:31 PM 1/16/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Significant changes are on the way for what will feel like a wintry weekend. As for it looking like winter, the chances for a few snow flurries have continued to trend down—toward almost zero—for the Capital Area.
Weekend: cloudy start, cold and clear (More)
1/15/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: Next cold front brings chance of showers, possibly flurries
Posted 5:44 PM 1/15/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Despite a brief moderation on Friday, a reinforcing cold front will drive temperatures lower into the weekend. A few showers may accompany the front, with even the potential for something frozen later in the weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: With clear skies and generally (More)
1/14/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: two cold fronts, more chilly air on the way
Posted 1:49 PM 1/15/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A cold front will sweep through the Capital Area on Wednesday night and will usher in a very wintry feel for the next few days. Despite slight, short attempts at moderating, several reinforcing blows of cold air are expected in the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast.
Tonight & (More)
1/13/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: Cold front to reinforce cooler weather, bring a few showers
Posted 5:28 PM 1/13/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Freezing temperatures will be put on hold as passing disturbances bring the chance for a few showers through Wednesday. That break won’t last long, as another round of cold air will move in to wrap up the week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies will take (More)
1/12/2026
Monday PM Forecast: get used to a jacket this week, longer stretch of chilly temperatures
Posted 2:08 PM 1/12/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
It looks like winter is making itself comfortable across the Capital Area this week. We have a string of chilly mornings ahead, but the trade-off will be plenty of bright sunshine to help get us through. With a number of near-freezing mornings possible, here are some friendly, cold-weather (More)