The sunshine finally returns today!

Short Term Forecast: It looks like the wintry weather will remain north of Baton Rouge this morning. We did have some reports of a rain/snow mix last night, but it did not last long. We have partly to mostly cloudy skies on this Thursday Morning and there is a slight chance we could see a few flurries. However, the greatest chance will be around McComb, MS where they have been reporting light snow for a few hours!! Temperatures are in the lower to mid 30s around town.

We will finally see a return to the sunshine this afternoon. The upper-level low that is causing the winter storm across parts of the Deep South will move east of Louisiana. In the wake of that we will have an area of high pressure build in. This will make it sunny and still cool thanks to the northerly winds associated with it. High temperatures will be in the lower to mid 50s.

Expect clear skies tonight with a light freeze as the lows dip into the lower 30s.

Friday is going to be a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine, but we will still be cool. High temperatures will be in the upper 50s. Friday Night will be clear and cold with lows in the mid 30s.

Weekend Forecast: The area of high pressure will remain over us Saturday and Sunday. This means more sunny and dry conditions! It will become a little warmer with highs in the lower 60s each day. Saturday Night will be clear with lows in the lower 40s. Sunday Night will still be clear as a dry cold front moves into Baton Rouge. This will make it a little colder with lows in the upper 30s.

Enjoy the sunshine and have a great day! -Dave

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