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• PHOTOS: Ice left behind after Monday night's round of wintry weather

  January 16, 2024 10:01 AM

  Many Storm Station viewers woke up to an icy scene across the capital area after a round of freezing rain on Monday night. Photos show ice all along cars, trash cans, siding, fountains, and trees. Ice caused quite the headache for travelers early on Tuesday as many major roadways... more »

• 'Zipper in the sky:' Unique cloud feature spotted across Baton Rouge skies Play Video

  January 10, 2024 7:13 PM

  Several Storm Station viewers spotted an interesting cloud feature in the sky on Wednesday. Rebecka Miller saw the strange cloud formation over Morgan City, noting that it looked like a “zipper in the sky.” Photos reveal a deck of cirrocumulus clouds (high clouds with a lumpy appearance) being... more »

• Inside The Weather: Ice Rinks Play Video

  January 4, 2023 6:50 PM

  Have you ever wondered how so many cities, including right here in Baton Rouge, can maintain an ice rink with outside temperatures way above freezing? Watch the video associated with this page to find out! For more Inside The Weather, CLICK HERE . Your weather updates can be found... more »

• DOTD focused on bridges ahead of potential for ice Play Video

  January 20, 2022 9:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews with the Department of Transportation and Development canvassed the Huey P. Long Bridge Thursday afternoon to pre-treat potential areas of concern with isolated ice possible overnight. "Mainly the Mississippi river crossings, we're spraying brine, saltwater," spokesman Rodney Mallett said. "We're not putting down salt. Once... more »

• Winter weather threat ending, Hard Freeze expected overnight Play Video

  January 19, 2022 4:05 PM

  TODAY & TONIGHT What is left of any lingering frozen precipitation this morning is moving out, but clouds will linger around holding temperatures in the 30s for majority of your Friday. Overnight, clouds will begin to clear out and winds will lighten - this will lead to significant cooling.... more »

• EBR Community Site to begin distributing ice Thursday afternoon

  September 2, 2021 9:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Thursday that East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish residents will be able to pick up free ice at a Community Ice Distribution site that afternoon. The site will be set up at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters (9000 Airline Highway) and distribution will... more »

• Bagged ice available to Baker residents Wednesday morning

  September 1, 2021 8:57 AM

  BAKER - Residents of Baker who are without power following Hurricane Ida's impact on the area will be able to get free bags of ice Wednesday morning. According to the Mayor's Office, the ice will be distributed at Baker High School (3200 Groom Road) from 9 a.m. to 11... more »

• Cassidy blasts ICE effort dropping off immigrants in La.; Detention center bus seen at BR transit center Play Video

  July 18, 2021 2:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Federal authorities are dropping off immigrants at transit centers across Louisiana as detention facilities release immigrants housed in locations throughout the state. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy released a statement after reports surfaced from northwest Louisiana, where ICE agents released 80 Haitian immigrants at a Shreveport bus... more »

• One hiker killed, another injured by falling glacier ice in Alaska

  May 15, 2021 5:00 PM

  ALASKA - One climber was killed and another was injured in a national park Thursday when they were struck by a block of falling glacier ice. The incident happened around 5 a.m. in Denali National Park and Preserve. According to a news release from the National Park Service, the... more »

• Debris from winter storm causes clog in Ascension waterway Play Video

  March 1, 2021 9:16 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Debris in a creek running from the Amite River in Ascension Parish is blocking boat traffic on the waterway. "[It is] kinda aggravating. You buy a place to be on the river, and then you have to deal with this," said Rob Bergeron, who lives nearby.... more »

• Louisiana Department of Health confirms additional death tied to ice storm

  February 24, 2021 10:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed an additional death related to the winter storm that wreaked havoc on Louisiana in February 2021, bringing the statewide total to 6 deaths. The Caddo Parish coroner confirmed the death of a 61-year-old man who froze to death as... more »

• Ice storm debris could take weeks to clear in EBR, officials say Play Video

  February 22, 2021 7:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A week after a hard freeze hit the area, piles of storm debris are still piling up. Audrey Rogers and her 84-year old husband picked up fallen limbs from their home in Baton Rouge on Monday morning. "You didn't get any help from your family... more »

• Family of 11-year-old who died in Texas deep freeze files $100M suit against power companies

  February 22, 2021 1:34 PM

  HOUSTON - The family of a child who allegedly suffered hypothermia and died when their mobile home lost power during a historic cold snap last week is now suing Entergy and Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The mother of 11-year-old Cristian Pineda filed the $100 million wrongful death lawsuit... more »

• Slowly but surely, thawing and drying Play Video

  February 17, 2021 6:51 PM

  Thermometers have made a painstakingly slow rise above freezing as the next storm system crosses the area. While ice continues to melt, some slick spots are possible into Thursday morning. A *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY* is in effect until 6am for Pointe Coupee, East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes as well... more »

• Workers used 1 million pounds of salt to reopen major roadways in Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 17, 2021 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE – With I-10 and the new bridge reopening, things are slowly getting back to normal after the freeze. That’s something DOTD is relieved about. Crews have been pouring load after load of salt on elevated roads for the past two days, though lingering low temperatures slowed down... more »

• Ice storm keeps St. Franscisville businesses closed for two days Play Video

  February 16, 2021 10:20 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - Children in a St. Francisville neighborhood spent the day playing in a rare icy snowfall on the coldest Fat Tuesday in history, while the ice storm kept the town in its grip. "They woke up saying it's snowing y'all! It's snowing wake up, wake up very... more »

• 40+ wrecks overnight, sliding semis force La. 1 closure Tuesday

  February 16, 2021 12:01 PM

  BATCHELOR – Authorities in Pointe Coupee had to close La. 1 Tuesday morning and asked DOTD to salt the highway as drivers navigated any way they could around a frozen I-10. South Louisiana interstates shutdown between Baton Rouge and Lafayette and when other routes were shuttered due to record-setting... more »

• Police: Elderly woman wandered out into cold, died in Lafayette overnight

  February 16, 2021 11:54 AM

  LAFAYETTE - An elderly woman is believed to be the second known person to die as a result of freezing weather in Louisiana since Monday. KATC reports Mary Guillory, 74, was found dead in the driveway of a home on River Oak Circle in Lafayette. Authorities believe Guillory suffered... more »

• Ascension Parish family grateful to be alive after ice-covered tree destroys house Play Video

  February 15, 2021 8:00 PM

  GONZALES- A family in Ascension Parish is grateful to be alive after an ice-encased tree uprooted and came crashing down on their house while they were inside. Amanda Good recalled the terrifying moments it unfolded. "At about 9 a.m., we were all in the house, and... more »

• West Feliciana preparing for ice on the roads on Monday Play Video

  February 14, 2021 10:37 PM

  ST, FRANCISVILLE - The Audubon Bridge, between St. Francisville and New Roads has already been shutdown due to expecting freezing temperatures on Monday. With ice sickles forming and temperatures dropping this is an indication of what's to come. Crews have already sanded the smaller bridges trying to... more »

• State, local officials preparing for possibility of icy conditions, dangerous roads Play Video

  February 12, 2021 10:37 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - In West Feliciana parish, the department of public works spent Friday sanding bridges they anticipate will pose some problems once temperatures dip below freezing. "We're expecting icy conditions on the roads and bridges," DPW director, Julius Metz said. "Because of the amount of bridges we have,... more »

• Acting director of ICE steps down; latest in series of Dept of Homeland Security resignations

  January 14, 2021 5:39 AM

  The acting director of a key agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is stepping down from his post mere weeks after assuming his new title. According to CNN , as of Wednesday, Jan. 13, Jonathan Fahey is resigning as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).... more »

• Starting the thaw, y'all Play Video

  January 18, 2018 7:13 AM

  Sunshine and 6-9 hours above 32 degrees should allow considerable thawing on Thursday. One more freeze is expected tonight before a milder weekend. A *WIND CHILL ADVISORY* is in place for the entire forecast area until 9am Thursday morning. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur in as little as 45... more »

• Sledding, biking & running Baton Rouge residents embrace the snow

  January 17, 2018 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge braced for the dangerous cold for another night Wednesday. But the city thawed out just enough for people to get out and stretch their legs. “We got snow, and we're taking full advantage of it,” said Rebecca Tucker. Tucker may be using a... more »

• Deputy shares picture of iced squad car in Livingston Parish

  January 17, 2018 8:52 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Sheriff's deputies patrolling overnight shared images of frozen highways and even icicle hanging from their squad cars. Temperatures dropped to one degree by Wednesday morning after the windchill was factored into the forecast. Even as the sun rose, most streets were dangerously iced or slick. ... more »

• Brutal cold creates icy roads, more freezing temps expected Play Video

  January 17, 2018 5:42 AM

  Click HERE to watch the live weather update. Bitter cold will continue through Thursday. Fortunately, no further precipitation is expected until temperatures warm up this weekend. Stay home. Highways are closed, and major roads are ice covered. Driving is next to impossible and it will take you... more »

• WATCH: Firefighters rescue deer stuck on frozen pond Play Video

  December 10, 2017 3:11 PM

  SUNRIVER, OR- Firefighters came to the rescue of a deer who was trapped on a slippery, frozen water hazard at a golf course. The L4262 Sunriver Professional Firefighters in Oregon posted the video to their Facebook page this week. The footage shows a firefighter coming to the aid of... more »

• School, ACT test cancellations due to winter weather Play Video

  December 7, 2017 12:01 PM

  Due to the threat of winter precipitation, the following schools and districts have closed Friday: Ascension Parish(ACT canceled at Donaldsonville High Saturday) Assumption Parish Baker Central Community (ACT canceled at Central High Saturday) East Baton Rouge Parish (ACT canceled at Baton Rouge High Saturday) ... more »

• DOTD prepares salt for roads Play Video

  December 7, 2017 12:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE- One million pounds of road salt is sitting on standby in a warehouse next to the Capitol. DOTD officials said they will make a decision Thursday whether to load it into trucks that will spread it on bridges and raised highways during any potential freezing weather later this... more »

• Report: Blue Bell's Bride's Cake ice cream is back in limited quantities

  August 5, 2017 5:08 PM

  The incredibly popular Bride's Cake ice cream is making a limited comeback in the state of Louisiana. Blue Bell's wildly successful "almond flavored ice cream with cake pieces and amaretto flavored cream cheese icing" is back, but will only be available in pints for a limited time. Last... more »

• Ice greets many Saturday morning in backyards; See cold weather pictures

  January 6, 2017 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Do you have winter weather photos or videos? We would like to see them! Email them to news@wbrz.com or Tweet at us on Twitter at @WBRZ . We will add them to this image gallery and maybe even put them on air. ... more »

• Mayor Broome urges residents to stay off roads during icy weather Play Video

  January 6, 2017 5:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is urging all resident to stay off the road as winter weather passes over the Baton Rouge area. “Anyone who must drive is urged to use extreme caution,” Broome said during a new conference Friday afternoon. The Mayor’s Office of Homeland... more »

• Drivers prepare for winter weather conditions across state Play Video

  January 5, 2017 11:47 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - Residents in four parishes and two Mississippi counties are preparing for freezing conditions while under a winter weather advisory. In East and West Feliciana Parishes, road crews are getting ready for wet roads and freezing temperatures. Black ice could be a big problem for drivers. "Can you... more »

• Top 5 Weather Events of 2015

  December 22, 2015 3:27 PM

  From McComb to Morgan City, Killian to New Roads and the Baton Rouge Metro between, WBRZ's forecast area isn't immune to any type of weather. While the Sportsman's Paradise is known for sunshine and warmth, there are a handful of times each year where Mother Nature doesn't play along. As... more »

• ICE removes Salvadoran MS-13 gang member wanted for 3 murders

  September 28, 2015 12:10 PM

  ALEXANDRIA - A Salvadoran MS-13 gang member, wanted in his home country on multiple murder charges and present in the U.S. illegally, was removed from the country Friday by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to Homeland Security, 42-year-old Cesar Amauri Cruz-Marin was previously removed from the... more »