Louisiana – Headlights glow softly through gray haze as freezing fog hangs low across the Shreveport area. Pavement feels slick in spots, and visibility drops quickly on side streets and bridges, creating a cautious start to the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, patchy freezing fog is expected through midmorning, with visibility reduced to under two miles at times. Temperatures hover near 30 degrees early, cold enough for thin ice to form on untreated roads, overpasses, and shaded surfaces.
As the morning progresses, sunshine breaks through and temperatures climb steadily. Shreveport warms into the upper 40s today, easing travel conditions by late morning. Drivers should still remain alert early, especially along I-20, I-49, and elevated ramps where slick spots may linger longer than expected.
Thursday brings a sharper warm-up, with highs reaching the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. Patchy fog may redevelop early, but dry air limits precipitation through the day. That brief mild stretch ends quickly.
By Friday, colder air slides back into northwest Louisiana. Highs drop into the mid-40s, followed by a hard freeze Friday night. Temperatures fall into the lower 20s, setting the stage for another round of icy mornings and potential flash freezing where daytime melting occurs.
This temperature swing ties into a broader pattern across the central U.S., where Arctic air remains entrenched to the north while short-lived warmth pushes through the Deep South. The contrast keeps winter hazards active, even without snow.
Plan slower travel early today and again late Friday. Protect pets, pipes, and plants before the next freeze. Traveling this weekend? Allow extra time during cold mornings.
Five-Day Outlook for Shreveport, Louisiana
Today: Areas of freezing fog early, high near 47
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near 27
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 55
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 45
Saturday: Sunny and colder, high near 35
