Gretna, Louisiana – Spring sunshine will dominate Louisiana skies from Sunday through Thursday, with highs near 87°F and barely a cloud in sight. But drivers should brace for changing conditions by Friday, when showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans/Baton Rouge, Sunday morning may start with patchy fog—especially near the Mississippi River and along LA-23—but skies will quickly clear to mostly sunny by late morning. Highs are expected to reach 86°F with light southeast breezes. Visibility may be reduced early, so drivers heading north into Gretna or across the Crescent City Connection should allow extra travel time before 8 a.m.
Monday through Thursday will bring consistent spring warmth, with daytime highs hovering between 86°F and 87°F and lows in the low 70s. Winds stay light, generally from the south at 5 to 10 mph, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities, roadwork, or spring events. Evening skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy through midweek.
Rain enters the picture Friday, with the National Weather Service noting a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Friday’s high will sit near 84°F with southwest winds between 5 and 10 mph. While the rainfall isn’t expected to be severe, localized road ponding and slower commutes are possible during peak afternoon hours.
🌤 Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Gretna, LA:
- Sunday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 86°F.
- Monday: Sunny and warm. High 86°F, low 71°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 87°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and dry. High 87°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny. High 85°F, rain possible by Friday.
