Louisiana greets the morning with a soft, humid breeze and warm air more typical of early fall than late December. Damp pavement and low clouds linger around Shreveport, giving travelers a springlike feel as the year-end rush builds.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, temperatures climb close to 80 degrees today under mostly cloudy skies. Southerly winds stay steady, adding to the muggy feel and keeping winter coats parked for now. Visibility remains good, but roads may stay slick from lingering moisture.
This warm stretch holds into Sunday, though changes gather just out of view. Clouds thicken through the day, and showers become more likely by Sunday night. Winds increase, with gusts pushing past 25 mph at times, especially along I-20 and Highway 171. Travelers should expect wet roads and slower speeds late Sunday into early Monday.
Behind that system, winter finally pushes south. Highs drop sharply into the upper 40s Monday, and nighttime temperatures fall into the upper 20s. That rapid cool-down raises concerns for patchy frost and isolated slick spots where rainwater lingers. Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze first, even when main roads look dry.
Looking ahead to New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, conditions appear dry but cooler. Morning lows hover in the 30s, with a crisp feel returning to northwest Louisiana. New Year’s Day trends milder, though cold mornings remain part of the picture.
Plan ahead if traveling late Sunday or early next week. Keep layers ready and watch for sudden temperature drops after rain. Are you noticing how warm it feels for late December where you are?
Five-Day Outlook for Shreveport, Louisiana
Today: Mostly cloudy and warm. High near 79.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, showers late. High near 80.
Monday: Turning cooler and breezy, then clearing. High near 49.
Tuesday: Sunny and cool. High near 48, low near 30.
Wednesday (New Year’s Eve): Mostly sunny, crisp morning. High near 55.
