Low clouds and patches of fog hugged parts of Calcasieu Parish early this morning, softening the skyline and dampening roadways near I-10. Now, sunshine is breaking through, and temperatures are rising quickly across Lake Charles.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, skies turn partly sunny today with highs near 80 degrees. South winds increase to 10 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph. That steady Gulf breeze signals a stretch of above-normal March warmth.
Wednesday and Thursday stay warm and mostly dry. Highs reach near 81 both days under partly sunny skies. Humidity gradually increases, especially at night, with lows holding in the mid to upper 60s. The air will feel more like late spring than early March.
By Friday, rain chances begin to creep up. A 30% chance of showers develops during the afternoon, with highs near 84. Saturday brings a stronger signal for rain, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after midday and highs near 83. Plan for wet roads and brief downpours if you’re traveling along I-210 or Highway 171 this weekend.
Looking ahead, the broader 6–10 day outlook favors continued above-normal temperatures across southwest Louisiana. Spring warmth is settling in for the first full week of March.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, March 8. Longer evenings arrive just as this warm spell peaks.
Five Day Outlook for Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Today: Partly sunny, high near 80.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 81.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 81.
Friday: 30% chance of showers, high near 84.
Saturday: 50% chance of showers and storms, high near 83.
