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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – While much of the country braces for lingering winter, Louisiana appears positioned for a gentler transition toward spring, even as Groundhog Day tradition suggests otherwise. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter nationwide and pushing typical warm-up timelines closer to mid-March.
According to the National Weather Service, Louisiana is part of a broader Southeast region favored for above-normal temperatures from February through April. That trend supports more frequent mild afternoons and an earlier taste of spring compared to northern states, though it does not rule out periodic cold fronts. Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, and Lake Charles may still see brief shots of cooler air, especially overnight, but sustained winter conditions are unlikely…