Louisiana – Sunlight reflects off the Mississippi River early, with mild air and dry pavement tempting lighter layers. That comfort won’t last. A cooler pattern presses in this weekend, bringing a brief rain chance and a sharper winter feel before the MLK Day holiday.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures surge into the upper 60s today across southeast Louisiana under sunny skies. Light winds keep conditions calm. Clouds increase late tonight, and a few spotty showers may brush the region toward morning, mainly near New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Saturday turns mostly cloudy and cooler. Highs settle in the upper 50s as northerly winds increase slightly. By Saturday night, a narrow window opens for light precipitation. Some neighborhoods could see a rain mix as temperatures dip toward the upper 30s. No accumulation is expected, but wet roads could feel slick late, especially on bridges and elevated roadways.
Sunday brings a cleaner reset. Sunshine returns, and highs reach near 50 degrees. The air feels drier and crisper, with cooler nights continuing. Sunday night lows fall into the upper 30s, allowing moisture to refreeze on shaded surfaces.
MLK Day Monday looks bright and calm. Sunshine pushes highs back near the upper 50s, though mornings stay cool. By Tuesday, clouds increase slightly with highs in the mid-50s. Midweek trends point toward warmer, wetter conditions returning across the Gulf Coast.
Drivers along I-10, the Causeway, and river bridges should watch for slick patches late Saturday night and early Sunday. For now, enjoy today’s warmth, but keep a jacket ready. Traveling this weekend? Tell us what conditions you’re seeing near your neighborhood.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for New Orleans–Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Today: Sunny and warm, high near 68
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, cooler, high near 57
Sunday: Sunny and crisp, high near 50
MLK Day Monday: Sunny and mild, high near 58
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, seasonable, high near 54
