Shreveport, LA – The Ark-La-Tex region is moving into a warm, calm, and mostly dry weather pattern from December 18–24, with NOAA’s long-range outlook showing above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation across Arkansas, Louisiana, and East Texas. This setup brings favorable travel conditions, minimal weather hazards, and one of the mildest Christmas Eve outlooks in recent years.
According to NOAA, temperatures will run 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal averages, with afternoon highs reaching the mid-60s to mid-70s across Shreveport, Texarkana, El Dorado, Longview, and surrounding communities. Mild nights and warm afternoons will dominate the entire holiday window.
The below-normal precipitation signal means storm systems will stay limited. A weak disturbance may brush northern Arkansas and northeast Texas around December 19–20, producing brief drizzle or light cloud cover, but widespread rainfall is not expected.
In central and southern Arkansas, including Camden, Magnolia, and El Dorado, conditions remain dry and warm with highs in the upper 60s. Morning fog may develop along river valleys, particularly near I-30 and U.S. 82, but should dissipate quickly.
Across northwest and central Louisiana, including Shreveport, Ruston, Monroe, and Alexandria, above-normal warmth continues with little chance of rain. Breezy afternoons are possible late in the week but pose no travel concerns.
In East Texas, including Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Marshall, temperatures reach the low to mid-70s with sun and patchy clouds. Fog may be the only weather-related issue for early commuters.
Travel across major corridors—including I-20, I-30, U.S. 59, U.S. 79, and Highway 167—is expected to remain smooth, dry, and largely weather-free through Christmas Eve.
