More pleasant and warmer weather today in Baton Rouge

Short Term Forecast: We begin this Tuesday with a few clouds and chilly temperatures in the mid 40s. Better take that coat with you again this morning.

If you liked the weather yesterday then you will like it again today! Expect plenty of mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies this afternoon as a cold front moves through. This front will remain dry, so all we will see will be the clouds. It will stay warm with high temperatures in the lower 70s.

We will still have a chill in the air tonight with mostly clear skies. Low temperatures will dip into the upper 40s.

Wednesday is shaping up to be another gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine as high pressure sits over the Deep South. It is going to remain warm with highs in the mid 70s. Wednesday Night will be clear and a little chilly with lows in the upper 40s.

Thanksgiving Day: More warm and delightful weather is on tap! We will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s. You can't really ask for better weather for Turkey Day!

Black Friday: Those of you that will go out really early in the morning to get that great deal will need to take that jacket with you. It will be a chilly start to the day with temperatures in the upper 40s. However, it will warm up nicely in the afternoon with partly to mostly cloudy skies as a cold front moves into and through Baton Rouge. A sprinkle or two will be possible, but most of you will not see any rain. Highs will be in the mid 70s. Friday Night will be mostly clear and chilly with lows in the mid 40s.

Weekend Outlook: An area of high pressure will sit over Louisiana on Saturday and it will become much cooler. We will be sunny with a high in the mid 60s. Saturday Night will be clear and cold with lows near 40.
The area of high pressure will quickly move to the east of Louisiana on Sunday. We will have mostly sunny skies and it is going to stay cool with highs in the upper 60s. Sunday Night will be mostly cloudy with isolated showers popping up as a strong cold front moves closer to Baton Rouge. Lows will be in the upper 40s.

Tropical Outlook: Everything remains quiet in the tropics and tropical cyclone formation is not expected through Wednesday.

Get out and enjoy the delightful weather. Have a good day! -Dave

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