Louisiana wakes under a gray ceiling this morning, headlights glowing through thick fog across the Ark-La-Tex.
Dense fog blankets Shreveport early, prompting a Dense Fog Advisory through mid-morning. Visibility drops quickly in patches, especially near waterways and low-lying roads. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra following distance.
Temperatures start unusually mild, hovering in the mid-60s, with calm winds allowing fog to linger. Wet pavement from lingering moisture adds to the risk during the morning commute. Conditions steadily improve by late morning as fog thins and visibility rebounds.
Once fog lifts, the day turns strikingly warm. Afternoon highs surge into the low 80s, delivering a springlike feel for late December. Skies turn partly sunny, and travel conditions improve significantly through the afternoon and evening.
Christmas Day stays quiet and warm. Highs again reach near 80 degrees, keeping winter coats unnecessary for now. For holiday travelers, roads remain dry and visibility stays good after the morning hours.
That warmth holds into Friday and Saturday, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80. It’s an easy stretch for post-Christmas errands and short trips, but meteorologists caution this pattern will not last.
By Sunday, rain chances return as a stronger system approaches. More importantly, a notable warm-to-cold transition follows. Temperatures fall sharply Sunday night, dropping into the 30s, with colder air settling in early next week.
By Monday morning, lows dip toward freezing, raising concerns for black ice if rain falls late Sunday. Even southern roadways can turn slick quickly when warmth gives way to winter air.
Plan ahead if traveling late Sunday or early Monday. Conditions may change faster than expected.
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📅 Five-Day Outlook — Shreveport, LA
- Today: Dense fog early, then partly sunny. High 81°F
- Christmas Day: Partly sunny, warm. High 80°F
- Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 81°F
- Friday: Partly sunny. High 81°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny. High 78°F
