From New Orleans to the northshore to Baton Rouge to Lafayette, snow is looking more and more likely as a winter storm moves through the area. "The ceiling for this event could be something astonishing.
State Climatologist Jay Grymes said there could be lows of 20 degrees across the state between Monday and Wednesday and the National Weather Service (NWS) has said Baton Rouge could see its first snowfall in seven years. Newsweek has contacted the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for comment.
The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas and create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temps for days.
Louisiana State Police has issued a temporary emergency exemption to specific federal motor carrier safety regulations.
A Black man died after a beating by the police in 2019. The assault “demonstrated serious failures,” the Justice Department said, including improper supervision.
WELL, HERE IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA, WE ARE BRACING FOR VERY COLD TEMPERATURES. AND OF COURSE, THE THREAT OF WINTER WEATHER CONCERNS. AS WE HEAD INTO TUESDAY OF NEXT WEEK. HERE’S A LIVE CHECK ON THE BIGGER PICTURE FOR YOU AND SHOW YOU WHAT’S HAPPENING.
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