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Patchy ice possible Friday morning, hard freeze expected Friday night
Posted 6:06 PM 1/20/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A period of light rain, sleet and freezing rain could cause patches of ice to develop on bridges and overpasses Thursday night and Friday morning. This could cause hazardous conditions for the Friday morning commute. For that reason, a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for (More)
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Wednesday AM Forecast: Storms tonight, wintry mix late Thursday into Friday
Posted 2:06 PM 1/19/2022 by Meteorologist Jake Dalton
TODAY & TONIGHTMost of your Wednesday will be quiet but mild with high temperatures in the mid 70s.Tonight, a cold front will bring a line of showers and thunderstorms through the area. Most of the rain will be east of metro Baton Rouge by daybreak. (More)...
1/18/2022
Tuesday PM Forecast: cold front to bring late week wintry weather potential
Posted 4:29 AM 1/19/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
After a cold front moves through the area early Thursday morning, much colder air will spill into the region. On Friday, freezing temperatures will arrive just as another disturbance moves across the Gulf of Mexico. This will send some precipitation inland and creating a potential for ice (More)
1/17/2022
Monday PM Forecast: briefly warmer before winter has an extended stay
Posted 4:37 AM 1/18/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
It will be another week of wild temperature swings. Following a mid-week cold front with rain and thunderstorms, wintry conditions will return for an extended stay.
Next 24 Hours: A clear and cold night is ahead with light, east winds allowing low temperatures down into (More)
1/16/2022
Sunday PM Forecast: Temperatures start out near freezing Monday morning
Posted 4:35 AM 1/17/2022 by Meteorologist Jake Dalton
TONIGHT & TOMORROWWith clear skies and lighter winds overnight, significant cooling will occur with most dropping into the lower 30s. Tomorrow will feature plenty of sunshine, with high temperatures in the upper 50s - a big improvement from this (More)
1/15/2022
Saturday PM Forecast: Cold and breezy overnight, blustery Sunday
Posted 9:06 AM 1/16/2022 by Meteorologist Jake Dalton
TONIGHT & TOMORROWA strong cold front has passed through south Louisiana, putting a dent in temperatures compared to this morning.Temperatures will drop into the mid 30s overnight. With a strong northwest wind, it will FEEL like the low-mid 20s for (More)
1/14/2022
Friday PM Forecast: wintry chill moving in this weekend
Posted 8:41 AM 1/15/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The storm station is tracking a significant winter storm that will move across the country this weekend. While wintry precipitation is not a concern for the local area, wind chills will be a factor on Sunday.
Next 24 Hours: Increasing clouds are expected overnight in (More)
1/13/2022
Thursday PM Forecast: quiet until strong cold front blows in Saturday
Posted 4:31 AM 1/14/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Expect a quiet finish to the week before a weekend filled with changing weather. Thermometers will come crashing down to freezing by Monday.
Next 24 Hours: A clear and calm night will result in a 25 to 30 degree drop in temperatures from the afternoon highs and lows will (More)
1/12/2022
Wednesday PM Forecast: mainly clear until the next cold front this weekend
Posted 5:16 AM 1/13/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
After one more night in the 30s, temperatures will run to and above average to end the week. A front will push a rather cold air mass into the region this weekend.
Next 24 Hours: Now that clouds have pushed out of the (More)
1/11/2022
Tuesday PM Forecast: passing clouds keep temps up a bit tonight
Posted 5:16 PM 1/11/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A few overnight clouds will be the only hiccup in otherwise mainly clear skies for the rest of the week. Temperatures may return to average by Thursday.
Next 24 Hours: Tonight, a passing patch of clouds will keep low temperatures warmer than Tuesday morning and in (More)
1/10/2022
Monday PM Forecast: near freezing tonight
Posted 4:50 AM 1/11/2022 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The week ahead will be seasonably cool. Another cold front is in store for the weekend.
Next 24 Hours: Conditions will be set up favorably for temperatures to take a big tumble overnight. Clear skies, dry air and light winds will send lows into the low 30s. Though we are (More)
1/9/2022
Sunday PM Forecast: Rain tapers off tonight, turning much cooler Monday
Posted 4:58 AM 1/10/2022 by Meteorologist Jake Dalton
The Forecast
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue this evening, eventually ending by 9-10pm as a cold front moves through.
Behind the front, we will see another drop in (More)
1/8/2022
Saturday PM Forecast: Warm up continues with a chance for storms Sunday
Posted 9:24 AM 1/9/2022 by Meteorologist Jake Dalton
The ForecastAfter a brief cool spell on Friday, temperatures warmed their way back into the 60s this afternoon.Clouds overhead will keep low temperatures in the mid 60s overnight. A cold front will help develop another round of showers and (More)
