A soft gray haze blankets New Orleans this morning as patchy fog and light showers drift through the metro area and along Interstate 10. Pavement is slick in spots, and headlights glow faintly through the mist as commuters head out early.
According to the National Weather Service in New Orleans, a 40–60% chance of showers will linger through midmorning, with fog and low clouds gradually lifting as a weak cold front slides east. Temperatures hover in the low 50s, climbing toward the upper 60s by afternoon once the rain tapers off.
Drivers are advised to slow down, use headlights, and watch for reduced visibility near bridges, bayous, and open stretches of Highway 90 and U.S. 61, where fog tends to collect. By midmorning, winds will shift north at 10 mph, helping to clear skies from west to east.
The start of the new week brings calmer and drier air. Monday will turn mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s, followed by a steady warm-up that peaks near 70°F by Thursday. Midweek looks pleasant and dry — ideal for commuters and early holiday shoppers.
Meteorologists note that long-range models show a potential cooldown by December 13–17, when colder northern air could push south into the Gulf states. For now, Louisiana enjoys a mild stretch of early December weather before that next temperature swing arrives.
Five-Day Outlook (New Orleans, LA):
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 56°F, low 43°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 68°F, low 46°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 68°F, low 56°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 74°F, low 57°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 65°F, low 44°F.
