Winter Storm Watch Issued For All Of Southeast Louisiana

As I expected...the National Weather Service for New Orleans/Baton Rouge has issued a Winter Storm Watch for ALL of Southeast Louisiana from Tuesday Morning through late Tuesday Night. This storm is expected to be worse than what we saw on Friday!!!

A Winter Storm Watch means that there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.

It is rare that we have this issued for Southeast Louisiana, but when we do, we can get some messy weather.
At this time, the forecast models continue to show the potential for a winter storm over the New Orleans to Baton Rouge areas. It will start out at rain on Monday with temperatures expected to be in the 60s. Then a cold front will push across the state and bring in much colder air. We will still have moisture over us, so the rain is expected to mix with sleet and freezing rain on Tuesday Morning. Some areas may see a total transition to snow - mainly north of Baton Rouge.

The wintry mix will continue all day on Tuesday and the New Orleans area has the greatest chance of seeing some accumulating freezing rain - possibly more than we saw on Friday.

The Baton Rouge area would likely see more sleet and snow since they will be a little colder. Accumulations of 1-2 inches are possible!

Again, this system is developing and the weather could change quickly on Tuesday. Stay aware of the weather the next few days.

Please stay up-to-date with this potential winter storm. Watch WWL-TV Eyewitness News Tonight and this week for more info. Be prepared and DO NOT venture out into it on Tuesday/Wednesday AM. I'll be posting updates here, on my Facebook and Twitter feeds the next few days. -Dave

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