Louisiana starts Christmas morning wrapped in humid air and low clouds, with fog clinging to roadways across northwest parts of the state. In Shreveport, headlights glow softly through patchy fog as early travelers ease along damp pavement before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Shreveport, patchy dense fog may linger through the early morning hours before lifting. Visibility can briefly drop in low-lying areas and near waterways, especially along I-20, I-49, and surface roads near Cross Lake and the Red River. Drivers should slow down and allow extra distance until conditions improve.
Fog gives way to a surprisingly warm holiday pattern. Skies turn partly sunny, and temperatures surge toward 80 degrees today. Mild, springlike air holds into Friday and Saturday, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 and light southwest winds supporting smooth travel conditions across north Louisiana and into east Texas.
Attention turns to Sunday as the weather shifts. Clouds increase by midday, and showers become more likely later in the day. Rain chances rise Sunday night, with wet roads expected during peak post-Christmas return travel. Gusty winds could develop after sunset, adding another layer of caution for drivers.
Behind the rain, colder air moves in quickly. Temperatures drop sharply by Monday, with highs falling into the mid-40s. By early Tuesday, lows dip near or below freezing. That rapid warm-to-cold transition raises the risk for frost and a brief freeze, especially in rural areas.
Plan extra time if traveling this morning, enjoy the warm weekend, and prepare for winterlike air early next week. Meteorologists continue monitoring timing changes, and additional weather alerts may be issued as colder conditions settle in.
