Some of the coldest weather of the season will affect the Capital Region this week, with temperatures at or below freezing expected each night into Saturday morning. The National Weather Service’s Baton Rouge-New Orleans forecast office says the first of several Arctic air masses will move across South Louisiana today with brisk north winds and temperatures in the upper 20s expected tonight and lower 30s Wednesday night. The second front will reinforce the cold air, producing highs in the upper 40s Thursday and Friday and lows in the mid 20s Thursday night and upper 20s Friday night. Because of the prolonged period of below-freezing temperatures, the National Weather Service issued a special statement encouraging residents to protect sensitive plants and vegetation, shelter outdoor pets and protect any exposed pipes that could freeze. No precipitation is expected during the period. Click here for the local NWS Web site.
Freezing temperatures to impact Capital Region this week
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