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Louisiana Weather: Cold Front Brings 20-Degree Drop by Friday
Shreveport, LA – A strong cold front is expected to bring a noticeable temperature drop across northwest Louisiana and the surrounding ArkLaTex region later this week, ending a stretch of unusually wa
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-09T10:27:34.759Z
Shreveport, LA – A strong cold front is expected to bring a noticeable temperature drop across northwest Louisiana and the surrounding ArkLaTex region later this week, ending a stretch of unusually warm afternoons that could push temperatures close to 80 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Shreveport, temperatures will continue climbing through Wednesday, November 11, before a strong cold front moves through the region Thursday and ushers in much cooler conditions heading into the weekend.
Temperatures Approach 80 Before Cold Front Arrives Tuesday, November 10, will bring partly cloudy skies and afternoon highs ranging from 74 to 79 degrees.
Rain chances remain limited to approximately 10%, with southwest winds near 5 mph.
Veterans Day on Wednesday is expected to be even warmer, with highs reaching 76 to 80 degrees across the forecast region.
Only a 5% chance of precipitation is forecast Wednesday, allowing most outdoor activities to continue without significant weather interruptions.
Strong Cold Front Arrives Thursday A noticeable weather change begins Thursday, November 12, as a strong cold front pushes through the ArkLaTex.
Afternoon temperatures are forecast to range from 67 to 75 degrees, with northwest winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph and gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
By Friday, November 13, highs are expected to fall into the 58 to 68 degree range.
That represents a temperature decline of roughly 20 degrees between Wednesday's warmest readings and Friday's coolest highs across the region.
Cooler Weekend Ahead Saturday, November 14, should remain cool but sunny, with highs ranging from 60 to 70 degrees.
The National Weather Service currently forecasts no measurable precipitation Thursday through Saturday.
Residents across Shreveport, Bossier City and surrounding communities should prepare for cooler mornings and afternoons as the late week air mass settles over the region.
The colder conditions are expected to continue into the weekend, although exact temperatures will vary by location.
For updated local forecasts, visit weather.gov/shv.