Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM)– After a relatively warm start to the winter season in Louisiana, that tide is starting to turn a bit. Over the last week or so, we have seen temperatures drop down into the 30’s and it looks like that may continue over the next week.
While it is still early, colder temperatures and icy conditions are becoming more likely, especially in northern parts of the state. We’ve got everything you need to know about the upcoming forecast.
Now, before we get too deep into the forecasted models, let’s just say… I don’t think we’re going to be getting anything like the January 2025 snowstorm anytime soon. That was nearly one year ago, already. Me personally, I hope we don’t see anything like that for a long time.
This winter, Louisiana has been mostly warm. That’s because of a weather pattern called La Niña. La Niña keeps cold air up north, so Louisiana usually stays warmer and gets fewer big winter storms. NOAA says La Niña pushes the jet stream north. This makes the northern U.S. colder while Louisiana stays warmer and drier. This winter is expected to be a little warmer than usual with less rain. A big snow is not likely, but a small chance is still possible.
Louisiana Weather To Turn Cold & Potentially Icy
Weather experts say the next 8 to 10 days across Louisiana and much of the eastern U.S. will be colder than normal. Over the next few days, a low-pressure system is expected to form just off the Louisiana coast. This will bring more moisture into the area, increasing rain chances as the week goes on…