Lake Charles Area Gets 1st-Ever Blizzard Warning

Lake Charles NWS office issues first ever blizzard warning for Southeast Texas and Louisiana
The rare winter storm that is hitting the southern portion of the United States became historic Tuesday morning when the Lake Charles National Weather Service office issued its first-ever blizzard warning.
Lafayette, Lake Charles under blizzard warning for first time ever. What to know.
Joshua Wilson walks his dogs Caymus and Moose Tuesday, January 21, 2025, on Mall Street in Lafayette, La. For the first time ever, Lake Charles and much of Acadiana are under a blizzard warning as snow blankets the area Tuesday morning.
'Blizzard' Warning for Louisiana and Texas Amid Blanket of Freezing Weather
A "Freeze Warning" is in effect across southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, as well as in small parts of Arizona, California and Florida, with temperatures falling as low as 27, and wind chills expected to feel as cold as low as 13 in some areas.
Snowstorm Slams Lake Charles as Blizzard Hits Louisiana
A blizzard warning was in effect for parts of southern Louisiana on Tuesday, January 21, as a winter storm was forecast to bring up to 6 inches of snow and winds up to 35 mph to parts of the state.Chad Casey captured this footage showing snow whipping around the city of Lake Charles on Tuesday,
'Doesn't Snow Down Here': Lake Charles Area Gets First-Ever Blizzard Warning
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued its first-ever blizzard warning for the Lake Charles area early on Tuesday,. Footage from Chad Casey shows snow falling on palm trees in Lake Charles on Monday night.
'First Ever' Blizzard Warning Issued by NWS Office as Winter Storm Hits
A National Weather Service office in Louisiana issued its first-ever blizzard warning on Tuesday amid snow and strong winds.
First Alert Forecast: Historic Winter storm brings 3rd highest snow fall to Lake Charles.
Wow! What an event this was with 4.8 inches of snow officially recorded at the National Weather Service office in Lake ...
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The Big Chill: Record-breaking temperatures recorded in parts of SW La.
Areas of Southwest Louisiana broke all-time record lows overnight Tuesday that dated back to the late 1800s. “It was quite ...
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‘Just incredible’: Effects of historic low temps and snow to last days, weather service projects
In the last of a series of calls held by the office to help local officials make decisions on closures and emergency ...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Snowfall is over; Near record cold and icy roadways are the problem Tuesday night
By Thursday, highs should warm a little more. Another weaker cold front will arrive Thursday night, so low temperatures still ...
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How much snow fell during historic winter storm? See totals for your Louisiana city.
Though NWS forecasters are still collecting official snowfall counts, these reports give a good look at just how much snow ...
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Rare winter snow blankets SW La.
Southwest Louisiana spent Tuesday morning experiencing — likely for the first time ever — blizzard-like conditions with 35 ...
School, roads, shelters: Calcasieu officials share plans for cold snap
For those in need of shelter, two area churches are opening warming centers as long as the life-threatening conditions last.