Louisiana – Frost clings to rooftops and windshields across southwest Louisiana as Lake Charles wakes up under clear skies this MLK Day morning. The air feels sharp at sunrise, with temperatures hovering near freezing before daylight quickly softens the chill.
The National Weather Service reports early readings near 32 degrees, supporting patchy frost mainly before 8 a.m. Drivers should watch for slick spots on bridges and shaded roads. After sunrise, sunshine takes over. Temperatures rebound steadily, reaching the low 60s this afternoon. Winds stay light, keeping travel conditions calm through the day.
Tonight remains quiet. Skies stay mostly clear, and temperatures dip back into the upper 30s. Tuesday continues the warming trend, with sunshine pushing highs near 61 degrees. Clouds increase late Tuesday, signaling a shift toward wetter weather.
By Wednesday, conditions change noticeably. Showers become likely by afternoon, with rain chances near 70 percent. Roads could turn wet quickly, especially during the evening commute. Temperatures still climb into the low 60s, keeping rain the dominant concern rather than winter weather.
Rain lingers into early Thursday, though chances drop slightly by midday. Highs warm into the mid-60s, adding a mild feel despite lingering clouds. Another round of scattered showers appears Friday, followed by a wetter setup heading into Saturday as stronger rain chances return.
Looking farther ahead, long-range outlooks suggest above-normal precipitation across parts of the South, while colder air stays locked well north. For Lake Charles, the main story is timing rainfall and watching morning chill impacts.
Heading out early today? Allow extra time for frost-covered surfaces. How cold did it get where you live this morning?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Lake Charles, LA
• Today (MLK Day): Frost early, then sunny, high near 63°F
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 61°F
• Wednesday: Showers likely, high near 62°F
• Thursday: Chance of showers, high near 66°F
• Friday: Chance of showers, high near 69°F
