Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Drier conditions and well above-normal temperatures could impact Louisiana Feb. 18-22, limiting rainfall statewide.
According to the National Weather Service 6-10 Day Outlook issued Thursday, Feb. 12, precipitation across Louisiana is expected to trend below seasonal averages during the Feb. 18-22 period. Meanwhile, temperatures carry an 80-90% probability of running above normal, signaling a sustained warm pattern along the Gulf Coast.
Most of the state, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport, is expected to see limited rainfall during the period. Any isolated showers that develop are not expected to produce widespread impacts.
With temperatures trending well above average, winter precipitation is not a concern across Louisiana. Afternoon highs may climb several degrees above seasonal norms, reinforcing springlike conditions during the extended outlook window.
The broader weather pattern supports more active precipitation and snowfall potential farther north across portions of the Midwest and interior Northeast. Across Louisiana and much of the Deep South, the dominant signal favors warmth and reduced rainfall.
For commuters, students and freight traffic moving along Interstate 10, Interstate 20 and Interstate 49, mainly dry conditions could support smoother travel with minimal weather-related disruptions expected.
The National Weather Service notes that 6-10 day outlooks reflect probability trends rather than exact temperature or rainfall totals. Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts for refined details as the period approaches.
