Lake Charles Area Gets First-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.
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,
Snow Coats Highways in Lake Charles Area
Heavy snow fell across Louisiana on Tuesday morning, January 21, prompting major road closures across the state.This footage from live traffic cameras shows conditions on roads around Lake Charles and Sulphur.
US Flag Blows in the Wind in Snowy Lake Charles
A photographer captured mesmerising footage of the US flag blowing in the wind in a snowy Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 21, as a winter storm lashed the area. Video by Chad Casey shows the US flag standing prominently amid frosty conditions at Veterans Memorial Park.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: Snow covers Southwest Louisiana
A historic winter storm brought several inches of snow to Southwest Louisiana. Tuesday was the third largest snowfall event ...
'First Ever' Blizzard Warning Issued by NWS Office as Winter Storm Hits
A National Weather Service office in Louisiana issued its first-ever blizzard warning on Tuesday amid snow and strong winds.
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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 ...
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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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‘Just incredible’: Historic snow and ice to last days, National Weather Service projects
New Iberia and Lafayette saw the coldest temperatures on record Wednesday morning. Lake Charles saw the coldest temperatures ...
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A few more nights of freezing temperatures await SW La.
Though the snow is quickly melting across Southwest Louisiana, chilly temperatures will persist for another couple of nights.
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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 ...
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 ...
'Blizzard' Warning for Louisiana and Texas Amid Blanket of Freezing Weather
A "Freeze Warning" is in effect across southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, as well as in small ...
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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 ...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Snowfall is over; Near record cold and icy roadways are the problem Tuesday night
By Thursday, highs should warm a little more. Another weaker cold front will arrive Thursday night, so low temperatures still ...