Lake Charles, LA – Warm, damp air settles over southwest Louisiana this morning as pockets of dense fog cling to fields and low spots, slowing early traffic and creating slick stretches on I-10. The air feels thick and still at daybreak, hinting at a quick warm surge that pushes temperatures well above normal through the weekend. Drivers should budget extra travel time and use low beams where visibility drops.
According to the National Weather Service Lake Charles office, patchy fog lingers through midmorning before sunshine breaks out. Crews with LaDOTD urge caution on bridges and elevated ramps where moisture collects first. The warm stretch builds steadily today and Saturday, giving residents a two-day window for outdoor cleanup, early holiday decorating, and travel planning ahead of the pre-Thanksgiving rush.
According to forecasters, light south winds strengthen slightly Sunday and bring a more humid feel. Clouds increase late as a weak boundary approaches from Texas. While meaningful rain holds off, models hint at a pattern shift early next week. A mild fall weekend may give way to cooler air and a slight chance of early-season showers. No snow threat exists for Louisiana, but national patterns show early winter energy building across the central states, a signal to watch as Thanksgiving nears.
According to NWS guidance, temperatures remain well above freezing, so pipes and plants stay safe. Still, warm-to-cool transitions can create fog bursts around sunrise the next few mornings. Residents should monitor updates, especially if driving long distances or heading north where stronger cold snaps and early flakes appear this month.
Five-Day Forecast for Lake Charles, LA:
Fri: 79/58 – Morning fog, then sunny; slow travel early near I-10.
Sat: 80/59 – Bright and warm; light haze at sunrise.
Sun: 82/61 – Humid with building clouds; slight late-day change.
Mon: 83/67 – Sunny and warm; light south wind.
Tue: 86/66 – Breezy and warm; late clouds signal next pattern shift.
