Expect fewer showers and mild temperatures for the rest of the week. A large winter storm will send cold rain to the Capital Area over the weekend, possibly bringing ice to some.
Tonight, Tomorrow & Friday: Afternoon showers will gradually taper in coverage through the evening. Still, spotty showers will linger overnight under mostly cloudy skies. Lows will be mild, only dipping into the mid-50s. Rain will be harder to find on Thursday. Highs will respond by jumping into the low 70s. While an occasional light shower isn’t out of the question, there will be more dry time. Don’t be surprised if caught by a stray shower on Friday either. Expect another warm afternoon on Friday, but with the arrival of a cold front, highs will vary. Baton Rouge has the potential to reach the upper 60s, with 70s more likely by the coast, and lower 60s closer to Mississippi. This front will set the stage for some nasty weather over the weekend.
Winter Storm Potential: A large winter storm will track across the Southern United States into the weekend, producing large swaths of snow, ice, and rain. The Baton Rouge Metro Area will find itself very close to the southern extent of ice and, therefore, possible impacts.
A steady rain will overspread Louisiana and Mississippi through the daytime hours on Saturday. While some dry time is possible early, it will become increasingly scarce through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected to remain above freezing and in the 50s on Saturday and so there will not be any problems due to ice, locally…