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Monday PM Forecast: Cold in the rearview, rain up next
Posted 5:46 PM 2/2/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The frigid temperatures are now in the past. The future features a warmup, leading right into the next chance of rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: There is no need to worry about pipes going forward. Hard freezes are done, and even light ones won’t be an issue starting (More)
2/1/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: From ice-cold nights to near 70 degrees
Posted 5:10 PM 2/1/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Expect “improvements” in temperature as the new workweek begins. Such a warming trend will eventually give way to showers ahead of the next cold front, which arrives around midweek.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and generally light winds will set up (More)
1/31/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Widespread hard freeze incoming, thaw coming soon
Posted 4:14 PM 1/31/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The coldest point of this Arctic blast is here. Continue protecting people, pets, plants, and pipes for the time being. A thaw arrives in the Capital Area early next week.
An EXTREME COLD WARNING remains in effect through 10 a.m. Sunday across all of southeast (More)
1/30/2026
EXTREME COLD WARNING with winds chills in the teens for parts of the weekend
Posted 4:29 PM 1/30/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Storm Station has been tracking a significant Arctic outbreak heading toward the Gulf Coast, and it’s shaping up to be even colder than the chill felt last weekend. A powerful cold front will move through the region and bring dangerously low temperatures and biting winds that will stick (More)
1/29/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: EXTREME COLD WARNING issued ahead of weekend freeze
Posted 5:39 PM 1/29/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
An ***EXTREME COLD WARNING*** will go into effect from midnight Friday night until 10AM Sunday. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees are expected around southeast Louisiana. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is (More)
1/28/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: Gradual warmup before strong front brings dangerous cold
Posted 5:43 PM 1/28/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Temperatures were a bit warmer today and will climb even more on Thursday ahead of a significant cold front. Once that front moves through, bitterly cold air returns, with wind chills potentially dropping into the single digits.
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1/27/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: Temperatures gradually warm, another arctic plunge this weekend
Posted 5:42 PM 1/27/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Although we will stay with below average temperatures the next few days, the heart of the cold will be on its way out. Another significant front will roll through on Friday, bringing another round of bitter cold for the weekend.
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1/26/2026
Monday PM Forecast: another extremely cold night, no major warming ahead
Posted 4:06 PM 1/26/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
There is no sign of the cold letting up in a major way. After a weak attempt at warming, a reinforcing cold front will come through later this week.
An EXTREME COLD WARNING will remain in effect until noon Tuesday for all of southeast Louisiana and (More)
1/25/2026
LATEST: Dangerous wind chills Monday morning
Posted 9:54 AM 1/26/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
Extreme cold grips the region today as Arctic air settles in. While winter precipitation is long gone, dangerous temperatures and wind chills remain a serious concern through Tuesday morning.
An EXTREME COLD WARNING will (More)
1/24/2026
LATEST: EXTREME COLD WARNING to take effect as precipitation ends across Capital Area
Posted 12:07 PM 1/25/2026 by The Storm Station Meteorologists
As precipitation ends across the Capital Area, temperatures will stall in the low to mid 30s. Some drying of surface streets and bridges is expected, but patchy ice remains possible as a hard freeze sets in overnight Sunday into Monday.
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1/21/2026
Wednesday AM Forecast: Rain chances increase today, winter storm possible over weekend
Posted 12:24 PM 1/21/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
We’re heading into a gloomy, wet weather pattern, with rain chances increasing later today. Rain looks likely through the weekend, and as colder air moves in, some areas could see pockets of freezing rain.
Today & Tonight: It’s not nearly as cold this (More)
1/20/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: milder and damp end to workweek, focus on weekend winter storm
Posted 5:10 PM 1/20/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The remainder of the workweek will be mild with occasional showers. Then, a winter storm with cold rain and possibly ice is expected this weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Gulf moisture will surge back into the region late tonight, causing clouds to thicken. With this (More)