As a result of the impending storm, a winter storm warning has been issued for the whole region of southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
This is due to the fact that historic snow totals are anticipated to be accumulated. Across the region, the Arctic air that was promised has already sunk in, bringing with it temperatures that are far below freezing.
On Monday morning, temperatures were recorded in the low to mid-20s north and west of Lake Pontchartrain, with temperatures slightly below freezing further south.
The lows were recorded around Lake Pontchartrain. Even though there is a lot of sunshine, the peak temperatures during the day will only reach the upper 30s and low 40s.
The temperature will drop below freezing as the evening progresses, and it is anticipated that it will continue to be below freezing for more than twenty-four hours.
During the night, winter weather will start to arrive, and it will move from west to east as a low-pressure system forms along the coast of Texas.
As this system moves toward the east, it will cause moisture to rise above the extremely cold air, which will result in the beginning of light icing and snow accumulation in the early morning hours. Snow will cover the majority of the region by six in the morning and will continue to do so throughout the day.
It is anticipated that the overall amount of snow collected will vary from five to eight inches, with several isolated places receiving greater totals.
This encompasses the most populous regions, including the River Parishes, Orleans, and Jefferson Parishes, as well as portions of Tangipahoa and St. Tammany, as well as portions of Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.
As you move farther north, where there is more dry air, and closer to the coast, where warmer air can push into the cold dome, snow accumulation will be smaller. This is because the cold dome is surrounded by warmer air.
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Due to the fact that the roads will be hazardous due to the icy conditions, travel will be severely restricted throughout the region until Wednesday morning.
Temperatures on the North Shore are likely to plummet into the teens, while places south of the lake will experience lows in the low 20s.
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The extreme cold will continue into Wednesday, and it is projected that temperatures will continue lower. As long as temperatures remain low, any snow that melts during the day on Wednesday will refreeze, resulting in further ice on roads beginning Thursday morning and continuing through Thursday.
In light of these circumstances, it is strongly recommended that complete freeze measures be maintained throughout the week in order to guarantee individual safety.
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