Forecast Discussion
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Friday PM Forecast: one more night of freezing temperatures before warmer, wetter pattern
Posted 5:57 PM 1/24/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Once temperatures climb above 32 degrees on Saturday morning, thermometers will stay above freezing for the foreseeable future. A milder and even wetter pattern is set to emerge for next week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: The night will be clear and cold. Look for low (More)
1/23/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: gradual warming trend to continue
Posted 5:44 PM 1/23/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A *COLD WEATHER ADVISORY* is in effect from 10pm Thursday to 9am Friday for parishes along and south of I-12. Wind chills and very cold temperatures below 20 degrees could lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing such as a hat and (More)
1/22/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: cold nights continue but thawing is well underway
Posted 4:52 PM 1/22/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A *COLD WEATHER ADVISORY* is in effect until 10am Thursday as very cold wind chills as low as 13 are expected. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
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1/21/2025
UPDATE: Snow will end this afternoon, but impacts remain
Posted 11:35 AM 1/21/2025 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
UPDATE - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday: After a brief lull in Baton Rouge, another round of light to moderate snow is pushing into the Metro Area. The Storm Station has received many 4-7" snow reports thus far. Additional accumulations on the order of a couple inches are still (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)