Louisiana’s morning air feels crisp along the Calcasieu River, where temperatures dipped to 36°F before sunrise. Light winds and clear skies allowed a brief February chill, but that cool start is already fading under bright sunshine.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, highs climb to 66°F this afternoon. Southeast winds increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph by late day. Drivers on I-10 and U.S. 171 should expect steady crosswinds, especially on elevated stretches and open bridges.
Tonight turns milder with lows near 55°F under partly cloudy skies. Wednesday brings a noticeable jump in warmth, reaching 74°F with south winds gusting near 30 mph. Humidity increases Wednesday night as lows hold in the mid-60s.
Thursday pushes temperatures near 77°F. A 20 percent chance of showers develops after noon. Rain chances increase to 30 percent Thursday night, mainly after midnight. Brief showers could dampen the Friday morning commute, but widespread heavy rain is not expected.
Sunshine returns Friday with highs near 78°F. The weekend looks even warmer, with Saturday reaching 79°F and Sunday near 80°F. Spring warmth settles firmly across southwest Louisiana.
Looking ahead, early next week remains mild and mostly dry. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures as February closes out.
Five Day Outlook for Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Today: Sunny, high near 66°F.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 74°F.
Thursday: Slight chance of showers, high near 77°F.
Friday: Sunny, high near 78°F.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 79°F.
