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.
'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.
'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.
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,
'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 parts of Arizona, California and Florida, with temperatures falling as low as 27, and wind chills expected to feel as cold as low as 13 in some areas.
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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 ...
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 ...
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‘Just incredible’: Effects of historic low temps and snow to last days, weather service projects
In the last of a series of calls held by the office to help local officials make decisions on closures and emergency ...
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Rare winter snow blankets SW La.
Southwest Louisiana spent Tuesday morning experiencing — likely for the first time ever — blizzard-like conditions with 35 ...
Calcasieu Parish advises caution ahead of winter weather at public briefing
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Executive Policy Group held a briefing for the public regarding preparations ...
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Tornado watch covering Baton Rouge area has expired during day of severe weather warnings
The National Weather Service watch stretched from the southwest corner of Louisiana across Lake Charles and Lafayette, east to Washington Parish and up to Vicksburg, Mississippi. A tornado ...
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UPDATE: SW La. to experience below-freezing temperatures for 50-60 consecutive hours
Once below-freezing temperatures hit Southwest Louisiana later tonight, the area is not expected to climb above freezing ...
First Alert Forecast: Historic Winter storm brings 3rd highest snow fall to Lake Charles.
Wow! What an event this was with 4.8 inches of snow officially recorded at the National Weather Service office in Lake ...