Shreveport, Louisiana – A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday morning for portions of north-central and northwest Louisiana and adjacent areas of east Texas, with dangerous ice accumulation possible.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, heavy mixed precipitation is expected, with snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations ranging from four-tenths to three-quarters of an inch. The watch includes areas such as Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, and La Salle parishes in Louisiana, as well as parts of east Texas.
Forecasters warn that ice accumulation of this magnitude could result in significant tree damage and widespread power outages. Roads, bridges, and overpasses are expected to become extremely hazardous, and travel could become impossible at times during the storm.
The winter weather is expected to begin Saturday morning as cold air remains in place across the region. Even small amounts of freezing rain could quickly create dangerous conditions, especially in areas unaccustomed to winter weather impacts.
Residents are urged to closely monitor forecast updates as confidence increases and details become clearer. Officials recommend preparing now for potential power outages by charging devices, securing alternative heat sources if available, and ensuring essential supplies are on hand.
Motorists are advised to avoid travel if possible once freezing precipitation begins. Those who must travel should use extreme caution and be prepared for rapidly deteriorating road conditions.
Weekend travelers, rural communities, and utility customers across affected parts of Louisiana and east Texas should be prepared for potentially significant disruptions.
