Louisiana starts the day wrapped in hard, dry cold as stiff air bites cheeks and frost clings to shaded lawns across the Shreveport area. Car doors creak open, engines strain, and even brief trips outside feel punishing.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect through Tuesday morning. Temperatures near or below freezing combine with light winds to produce dangerously low wind chills, especially before sunrise. Officials warn frostbite can occur quickly on exposed skin.
Across Shreveport and Caddo Parish, readings sit in the mid-20s early, with wind chills dipping into the teens. Sunshine helps temperatures recover toward 40 degrees by Tuesday afternoon, but the cold lingers after sunset. Any moisture on roads can refreeze quickly, raising the risk of slick spots on bridges and overpasses. Drivers along I-20, I-49, and local elevated roadways should remain alert for patchy ice.
This Arctic blast stretches beyond Louisiana, tied to a sprawling winter system impacting much of the central and eastern U.S. While snow and ice stay north and east of the Ark-La-Tex, the cold air reaches deep into the region. Residents should protect pipes, bring pets indoors, and check on neighbors who may lack adequate heat.
By Wednesday, conditions begin to improve as highs climb into the mid-40s with calmer winds. Late week brings a noticeable warmup, offering relief after several harsh mornings. Longer-range outlooks suggest quieter weather and limited precipitation into early February, even as temperatures trend above normal across parts of the Southeast.
Bundle up, limit time outdoors during the coldest hours, and use caution on early-morning drives. Feeling the freeze where you live? Let us know how cold it feels in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Outlook for Shreveport, Louisiana
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 42°, cold early
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 44°
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 46°
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 40°
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 37°
