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• 15 year anniversary of significant Capitol City Snowstorm

  December 11, 2023 5:21 PM

  15 years ago, a widespread snow event occurred across south and southeast Louisiana. To this day, that storm is still responsible for some of the highest snowfall accumulations ever recorded in southeast Louisiana. During the early morning hours of Dec. 11, 2008, rain was occurring across southeast Louisiana. This... more »

• Snow dusts Arkansas stadium ahead of LSU kickoff Saturday

  November 12, 2022 10:13 AM

  FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas - Grounds crews worked early Saturday morning to clear snow from the field at Razorback Stadium. Hard to believe it was 80 on Wednesday as our Grounds Crew works this morning to clear snow from Broyles Field at Razorback Stadium. pic.twitter.com/lr4XzZYoP4 — Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) November... more »

• Despite record-breaking snowfall in Sierra Nevada, experts say drought is still a concern

  December 29, 2021 4:53 AM

  SIERRA NEVADA, California - Months of extreme drought triggered problems in California's Sierra Nevada over the summer, but a s of Tuesday, the area has received over 202 inches of snow, nearly 17 feet, according to Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Laboratory. Still, even this record-breaking amount of snowfall isn't... 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 »

• Some under a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Tuesday morning Play Video

  January 28, 2019 7:36 AM

  Click here to watch a live weather update. A strong cold front will bring temperatures that are 10-15 degrees below average Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as the season’s first hard freeze. Wilkinson, Amite and Pike Counties in southwest Mississippi are under a *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY* until 9am Tuesday... 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 »

• 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 »

• Frozen precip., rapidly falling temps may create slick spots later Tuesday Play Video

  January 16, 2018 7:18 AM

  WATCH: Click here for live weather update. A cold front will push southward through the Baton Rouge area and into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. As temperatures plummet, isolated, light rain showers will transition to snow and sleet. Bitter cold will follow. The forecast thinking... more »

• Single digit wind chills, frozen precip. prospects Play Video

  January 15, 2018 7:40 AM

  While the week will begin with slightly milder air, a major cold blast will bring temperatures rivaling that of early January for the middle of the week. There will be a brief window of opportunity for wintry precipitation, but due to the light and isolated nature of it, no impact... more »

• Power being restored to hundreds of homes that experienced snow-related outages Play Video

  December 10, 2017 9:27 PM

  TANGIPAHOA PARISH- The lights are coming back on for hundreds of homes that lost power during the snowfall on Friday. Crews worked through the weekend to restore power to residences that lost electricity from snow-related causes. Only a couple hundred homes in Baton Rouge are still waiting on restoration.... more »

• WATCH: Playful zoo panda is delighted by snow Play Video

  December 10, 2017 8:10 PM

  WASHINGTON- The National Zoo captured adorable footage of one of their pandas rolling around in the snow. The Smithsonian's National Zoo posted a video to their Facebook page Saturday. The video shows a giant panda named Mei Xiang rolling around, playing, and enjoying the flurries. Check out the... more »

• Springfield couple's weather pictures go viral Play Video

  December 10, 2017 7:27 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - Those who call Louisiana home are used to the unpredictable weather. One day wearing shorts, the next day needing a winter coat. One man, James Verbois, captured the extremes from his patio perch. "Periodically you get bit in Louisiana," Verbois said. "Whether it be a hurricane or... more »

• Rare Baton Rouge area snow to be followed by a freeze Play Video

  December 8, 2017 7:29 AM

  Click HERE to watch a live update on overnight icy conditions. NEW: @NWSNewOrleans issues *HARD FREEZE WARNING* for tonight/tomorrow morning along and north of I-10. Protect people, pets, plants and pipes and be aware of ice on roads. pic.twitter.com/7P4ROVoYRc — WBRZ Weather (@WBRZweather) December 8, 2017 ... more »

• Road closures Saturday Play Video

  December 8, 2017 6:22 AM

  Update: Roads closed from weather factors have been reopened. BATON ROUGE – Freezing conditions later Friday and early Saturday morning caused concern for state and local highway monitors. A hard freeze warning issued for overnight could mean wet street surfaces could freeze. Earlier Friday, snow and rain soaked... 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 »

• Wintry precipitation chances increase for Friday morning Play Video

  December 7, 2017 7:40 AM

  A *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY* goes into effect at 9pm Thursday night through 12pm Friday for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes as well as Wilkinson, Amite and Pike Counties. A winter weather advisory means wintry precipitation... more »

• 24 years later, Northeast U.S. braces for another monster

  March 13, 2017 12:17 PM

  On the 24 year anniversary of America’s “Storm of the Century,” the Northeastern United States is bracing for another monster snowstorm. Unlike the 1993 behemoth, which brought snow as far south as Louisiana, this system will bring significant impacts to a smaller section of the country. On March... more »

• DOTD cautions Baton Rouge drivers of slick roads overnight Play Video

  January 6, 2017 11:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - DOTD officials are warning drivers possible icy conditions could leave the roads dangerous for drivers. Crews are prepared with salt to keep the roads from freezing overnight. There are many staging areas across the state, including by the Mississippi River Bridge. Workers say they hope to keep... more »

• Frozen roadways worry Mississippi residents Play Video

  January 6, 2017 10:03 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. - As winter storm warnings stay in effect, Mississippi counties are bracing for more ice and cold overnight. Throughout the day Friday, parts of Mississippi experienced rain, sleet, and some snow. What's left behind could cause a mess on the roads. "My buddy passed a car and then... 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 »

• Governor's office urging residents to brace for wintry weather conditions

  January 4, 2017 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness is urging residents to prepare for the coldest weather of the winter season that is expected in the state later this week. The National Weather Service says that winter rain will impact parts of the state starting Friday.... more »