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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A rare winter weather setup could bring freezing rain to parts of Louisiana late this week as temperatures hover near the freezing mark, raising concerns for slick roads and travel disruptions. While temperatures may fluctuate around 32 degrees, even brief periods below freezing could allow ice to form on bridges and overpasses.
According to the National Weather Service, colder air pushing south into the Lower Mississippi Valley from Saturday through early next week will interact with periods of moisture. This setup creates the potential for rain to freeze on contact in some areas, particularly overnight and during the early morning hours when temperatures are coldest…