Shreveport, Louisiana – Northern Louisiana is expected to see a calm mid-January weather pattern next week, with limited chances for rain and no signal for widespread travel disruptions from Monday through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, northern Louisiana falls within a below-normal precipitation zone during the January 12–16 period. Temperatures are projected to trend above seasonal averages, supporting mild afternoons and extended dry stretches across the ArkLaTex region.
Communities including Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Ruston, and Minden may see several consecutive dry days with only isolated, low-impact rain chances. Any showers that do develop are expected to be brief and light, with no flooding concerns. Major corridors such as I-20, I-49, U.S. 80, and U.S. 165 are not expected to experience weather-related travel issues during this stretch.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development typically reminds drivers that cooler overnight temperatures can still lead to patchy morning fog near rivers and low-lying areas, particularly along the Red and Ouachita rivers. Early morning commuters should remain alert.
The drier pattern looks likely to persist through much of the workweek, though minor disturbances cannot be ruled out. Overall, weather-related impacts across northern Louisiana appear unlikely through Friday.
