Louisiana – The air feels calm and crisp across north Louisiana this morning as Thanksgiving travelers fill the highways under clear blue skies. Flags ripple softly in a light north breeze, and the scent of wood smoke drifts from early-morning chimneys — the calm before a more active weekend pattern.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, residents can expect sunny, mild conditions through Thanksgiving Day, with highs near 60°F and cool nights dipping into the upper 30s. The tranquil stretch offers ideal weather for holiday travel across I-20, Highway 71, and U.S. 80, where visibility will be excellent and winds light.
Thanksgiving itself looks near-perfect: sunshine, light winds, and highs in the upper 50s — comfortable for outdoor gatherings or last-minute errands before Black Friday. But the calm pattern doesn’t last long. Clouds begin to build Friday night, and rain chances rise sharply Saturday, when a developing low-pressure system moves across Texas into the Ark-La-Tex.
Forecasters expect a 70–90% chance of showers Saturday into Sunday, with the possibility of a few thunderstorms. While severe weather isn’t likely, heavy rain could lead to slick roads and slower travel through the weekend. Temperatures will hold in the low 60s before dipping into the 40s once the system exits by Monday.
Looking ahead, a stronger Arctic front is expected to push south into the U.S. between December 1–5, bringing sharply colder air and possible early winter-like conditions even across portions of the Deep South.
For now, travelers in north Louisiana can enjoy one more stretch of calm sunshine before the rain returns — and before December’s cold reality sets in.
