NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for most of our area as we are tracking an Arctic outbreak for next week.
The watch is in effect from Monday night through Tuesday. Heavy snow will be possible north of I-10, with ice accumulations possible areawide.
Hazardous travel conditions are expected from Monday night through Wednesday.
The Arctic air moves in by Sunday after the front brings rain and some storms on Saturday. Highs go from low 70s to the mid-40s.
Wind chills Monday morning will be in the teens and low 20s. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Sunday and Monday nights due to the dangerous cold.
Temperatures fall to hard freeze criteria in our northern areas so be sure to wrap your pipes this weekend. Pets, plants, and people should also be protected and indoors.
Multiple hard freezes will be possible through Thursday morning north of the lake. A hard freeze is possible for the south shore on Wednesday morning as well.
Stay weather-aware and tune in as we nail down the forecast for precipitation types and accumulations through the start of the week.
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