Lake Charles Area Gets 1st-Ever Blizzard Warning

Lake Charles NWS office issues first ever blizzard warning for Southeast Texas and Louisiana
The rare winter storm that is hitting the southern portion of the United States became historic Tuesday morning when the Lake Charles National Weather Service office issued its first-ever blizzard warning.
Lafayette, Lake Charles under blizzard warning for first time ever. What to know.
Joshua Wilson walks his dogs Caymus and Moose Tuesday, January 21, 2025, on Mall Street in Lafayette, La. For the first time ever, Lake Charles and much of Acadiana are under a blizzard warning as snow blankets the area Tuesday morning.
Louisiana just got its first-ever blizzard warning
Louisiana isn’t known for extreme cold weather—but that changed Tuesday, when the National Weather Service issued its first-ever blizzard warning for much of the state.
Snowstorm Slams Lake Charles as Blizzard Hits Louisiana
A blizzard warning was in effect for parts of southern Louisiana on Tuesday, January 21, as a winter storm was forecast to bring up to 6 inches of snow and winds up to 35 mph to parts of the state.Chad Casey captured this footage showing snow whipping around the city of Lake Charles on Tuesday,
'Doesn't Snow Down Here': Lake Charles Area Gets First-Ever Blizzard Warning
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued its first-ever blizzard warning for the Lake Charles area early on Tuesday,. Footage from Chad Casey shows snow falling on palm trees in Lake Charles on Monday night.
Lake Charles man found guilty of attempted murder for 2020 shooting
A Lake Charles man has been convicted of attempted murder after shooting a person in 2020, prosecutors said.Terrance Haywood, ...
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How much snow fell during historic winter storm? See totals for your Louisiana city.
Though NWS forecasters are still collecting official snowfall counts, these reports give a good look at just how much snow ...
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The Big Chill: Record-breaking temperatures recorded in parts of SW La.
Areas of Southwest Louisiana broke all-time record lows overnight Tuesday that dated back to the late 1800s. “It was quite ...
Winter Storm Update: Lake Charles snowfall ranks as second most all-time!
All data from the National Weather Service is considered preliminary until it is reviewed further, and that was the case with the previous measurement of 4.8 inches.
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Why are we seeing heavy snow in south Louisiana? It's about timing and the 'polar vortex.'
The cold temperatures are coming from a not uncommon expansion in the Polar Vortex, which are counter-clockwise rotating air ...
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Louisiana residents rush to celebrate a rare snow day. See photos of snowball fights, more.
Louisiana residents young and old raced outside Tuesday to enjoy an extremely rare snow day, celebrating the chance to pull ...
Flights resume at Lake Charles Regional Airport
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - At the Lake Charles Regional Airport, aircraft are finally taking to the sky after a few days delays and cancelations.
Interstate 10 across most of Louisiana to nearly the Mississippi state line re-opens
The Interstate 10 closure spans nearly the entire state, ending west of the Mississippi state line east of New Orleans.
Louisiana officials provide updates following historic winter storm
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state officials held a news briefing on Wednesday to update residents on the unprecedented ...
Lake Charles sees lowest temperature in 125 years overnight
Historic cold temperatures were recorded in Lake Charles overnight. COLD WEATHER RESOURCES: Temperatures dropped into the single digits Wednesday morning on the heels of one of the biggest snow events ...