Louisiana humidity is clinging to the skyline this morning, and a layer of fog is hanging low near Lake Pontchartrain. Visibility has dipped at times, with mist softening headlights along I-10 and the Crescent City Connection. Temperatures are already mild near 57°F in New Orleans, and the air feels more like spring than mid-February.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, patchy fog lingers early before skies turn partly sunny with highs near 70°F. Winds remain light out of the northeast. Conditions stay quiet through Friday, with highs near 71°F as clouds gradually increase late in the day.
By Saturday afternoon, rain chances rise to 30% with breezy southeast winds increasing to 15 mph. Showers become likely Saturday night, with rain chances climbing between 60% and 90%. A thunderstorm is possible after midnight. Periods of steady rain could slow travel on I-10, U.S. 90, and across Jefferson and Orleans parishes. Plan extra time for Valentine’s Weekend events.
Sunday remains unsettled, with showers likely before noon and gusts up to 30 mph. Highs reach near 74°F before gradual clearing later in the day. While no winter weather is expected, heavy bursts of rain could create ponding on low-lying streets prone to drainage issues.
Washington’s Birthday turns sunny with highs near 69°F. Early next week continues mild, with lower 70s returning by Tuesday and upper 70s possible by midweek. Longer-range trends show above-normal temperatures dominating much of the Gulf Coast into late next week.
Heading out this weekend? Watch for slick pavement and brief downpours. What are conditions like in your neighborhood right now?
Five Day Outlook for New Orleans, Louisiana:
Today: Partly sunny, high 70°F
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 71°F
Saturday: Chance of showers, high 74°F
Sunday: Showers likely, high 74°F
Monday: Sunny, high 69°F
