LAKE CHARLES, La. – A blanket of thick fog clings to the Calcasieu region early this morning, muffling sound and dropping visibility below three miles along stretches of I-10 and U.S. 171. Drivers heading toward Sulphur, Westlake, or Moss Bluff should allow extra time and keep low beams on until midmorning when the haze lifts and sunlight breaks through.
According to the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, calm winds and lingering surface moisture will keep patchy fog a recurring concern through Friday morning, especially near waterways and rural fields. Once skies clear, temperatures will rebound quickly — reaching near 80 °F under mostly sunny skies. Friday and Saturday look nearly identical, with light south winds and dry, comfortable afternoons perfect for yard cleanup or early holiday decorating.
By Sunday, highs rise toward the lower 80s, marking one of the warmest stretches so far this November. Meteorologists note that this late-season mild spell precedes a weak boundary expected to drift in early next week. That system could bring a few light showers Monday and Tuesday, followed by slightly cooler, more seasonable air heading toward the Thanksgiving travel window.
Residents are urged to watch for changing visibility near dawn, especially in low-lying areas. Keep vehicles fueled and ready as travel volumes begin increasing across southwest Louisiana. For now, the calm, dry pattern offers a pleasant — if foggy — prelude to the month’s next weather shift.
Five-Day Forecast for Lake Charles, LA:
Fri: 79/59 – Patchy fog early; sunny and mild later.
Sat: 80/61 – Bright skies; calm south wind near 10 mph.
Sun: 82/63 – Sunny and warm; light breeze inland.
Mon: 83/66 – Partly cloudy; 20% chance of showers late.
Tue: 83/65 – Spotty showers; cooler change developing midweek.
