Forecast Discussion
Today
Thursday AM Forecast: Enjoy the warmth! Extreme Cold Watch issued for the weekend
Posted 5:20 AM 1/29/2026 by Meteorologist Dave Baker
Quiet and dry conditions continue this morning as the region remains under the influence of below-normal temperatures. It will be warmer today, although it won’t last. Another cold front is approaching later tonight. Attention is increasingly turning toward a (More)
Yesterday
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)
1/19/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Returning showers by midweek, another round by weekend
Posted 5:42 PM 1/19/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Tuesday will begin cold but end seasonably cool, with the entire day staying free of major impacts. That will change by midweek with the return of showers. Another surge in rain chances arrives closer to the weekend, and wintry weather isn't totally off the table with that round.
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Sunday PM Forecast: Warmup after early-week freeze kicks off with showers
Posted 5:09 PM 1/18/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Cold air will make itself feel at home over the next couple of days. Temperatures will moderate by midweek, but that will come with another round of rain.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Cold air will stick around on Sunday night. Clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures (More)
1/17/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Multiple nights in a row with sub-freezing temperatures
Posted 5:41 PM 1/17/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
After yet another cold front passage, temperatures will decrease even more! Expect multiple nights in a row with sub-freezing conditions.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Well if you were hoping for some light snow tonight, you are out of luck. Still, it is not completely (More)
1/16/2026
Friday PM Forecast: strong cold front to deliver wintry feeling weekend for Capital Area
Posted 5:31 PM 1/16/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Significant changes are on the way for what will feel like a wintry weekend. As for it looking like winter, the chances for a few snow flurries have continued to trend down—toward almost zero—for the Capital Area.
Weekend: cloudy start, cold and clear (More)
1/15/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: Next cold front brings chance of showers, possibly flurries
Posted 5:44 PM 1/15/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Despite a brief moderation on Friday, a reinforcing cold front will drive temperatures lower into the weekend. A few showers may accompany the front, with even the potential for something frozen later in the weekend.
Tonight & Tomorrow: With clear skies and generally (More)