Lake Charles Area Gets First-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.
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.
US Flag Blows in the Wind in Snowy Lake Charles
A photographer captured mesmerising footage of the US flag blowing in the wind in a snowy Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 21, as a winter storm lashed the area. Video by Chad Casey shows the US flag standing prominently amid frosty conditions at Veterans Memorial Park.
Winter Storm Update: Lake Charles snowfall ranks as second most all-time!
All data from the National Weather Service is considered preliminary until it is reviewed further, and that was the case with the previous measurement of 4.8 inches.
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A few more nights of freezing temperatures await SW La.
Though the snow is quickly melting across Southwest Louisiana, chilly temperatures will persist for another couple of nights.
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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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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 ...
'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 ...
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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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Blizzard Warning issued in parts of Texas, Louisiana for first time ever
For the first time in the history of the National Weather Service, a Blizzard Warning has been issued for Beaumont, Lake Charles and Lafayette.
'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.
Lake Charles sees lowest temperature in 125 years overnight
Historic cold temperatures were recorded in Lake Charles overnight. COLD WEATHER RESOURCES: Temperatures dropped into the single digits Wednesday morning on the heels of one of the biggest snow events ...