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Louisiana Thanksgiving Weather: Rain Could Affect Holiday Travel Nov. 22-28
Baton Rouge, LA – Louisiana residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather November 22 28, with wetter than normal conditions favored across the state a
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-14T23:55:43.589Z
Baton Rouge, LA – Louisiana residents preparing for Thanksgiving and Black Friday travel could encounter unsettled weather November 22 28, with wetter than normal conditions favored across the state and rainfall potentially affecting holiday travel plans.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's NOAA Climate Prediction Center, eight to 14 day temperature and precipitation outlooks issued Saturday, November 14, favor above normal precipitation across Louisiana during Thanksgiving week.
The outlook indicates an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions, although the available forecast description does not establish a specific probability category for Louisiana.
These probabilities describe the likelihood of above normal precipitation totals over the seven day period, not the chance of rain on Thanksgiving Day or the probability of a particular storm.
Could Louisiana See Snow or Freezing Rain?
Rain is generally the more likely precipitation type across Louisiana during milder late November conditions.
However, snow or freezing rain cannot be completely ruled out if sufficiently cold air arrives while precipitation is occurring.
Northern Louisiana communities, including Shreveport, Monroe, Ruston and Minden, would generally have a greater opportunity for wintry precipitation during a significant cold air intrusion.
Farther south, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, New Orleans and Houma would be more likely to experience rain during warmer conditions.
NOAA's extended outlook does not specifically forecast snowfall, freezing rain, ice accumulation or a winter storm across Louisiana.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Travel Outlook
Thanksgiving falls Thursday, November 26, followed by Black Friday on November 27.
Drivers traveling Interstate 10, Interstate 20, Interstate 49, Interstate 55 and Interstate 12 should monitor updated forecasts as holiday traffic increases.
Rain could create wet roads, reduced visibility and localized travel disruptions if heavier showers develop.
However, the outlook does not establish heavy rainfall amounts, flooding risks or a specific hazardous travel period.
More detailed forecasts should clarify precipitation timing, potential rainfall amounts and any developing travel concerns as Thanksgiving approaches.
For now, Louisiana faces a wetter than normal precipitation outlook, with specific storm threats and holiday travel conditions remaining uncertain.