BATON ROUGE — With several inches of snow blanketing the ground, the primary concern overnight shifts from the winter storm to a life-threatening freeze.
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, and West Baton Rouge parishes.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Temperatures in these areas will drop into the teens, with some locations potentially experiencing single digits overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
With 6–8 inches of snow covering much of the extreme cold warning area, wind chills could fall as low as 5°F.
Many areas in South Louisiana will endure nearly 40 hours below freezing, with daytime highs Wednesday struggling to rise above the 30s.
Overnight lows will dip into the 20s across the region, with wind chills in the teens.
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PRIMARY CONCERNS OVERNIGHT
Officials have identified three primary concerns overnight: hazardous road conditions, fire and carbon monoxide risks, and frozen pipes.
- Hazardous Road Conditions:
Snow-covered roads will freeze as temperatures plunge well below freezing, creating widespread ice patches.
State and local officials are urging residents to avoid all travel, as many roads and interstate sections around Baton Rouge remain closed. - Fire & carbon monixde issues:
As residents work to heat their homes amid record-breaking cold, officials warn of increased fire and carbon monoxide dangers.
Ensure fire and carbon monoxide alarms are functioning properly, and take any alerts seriously. - Frozen pipes:
With temperatures dipping into the 20s or lower, frozen pipes are a significant risk across the region.
To prevent pipes from freezing, let faucets slowly drip overnight. However, officials caution that widespread dripping could strain local water systems.
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ALL-TIME SNOW RECORDS FOR BATON ROUGE
Editor’s Note: Final snow totals from Tuesday winter storm have not yet been factored into this historical data
Nearly 130 years ago, a winter storm blanketed the Gulf Coast with several inches of snow, marking one of the most intense snowstorms ever to hit the Baton Rouge area. The storm was part of a massive weather system that covered much of the southeastern United States in snow.
In February 1895, Baton Rouge recorded more than a foot of snow over two days. The Valentine’s Day snowstorm set a record that remains unbroken, according to the National Weather Service. During that storm, parts of the Gulf Coast from Houston to Lake Charles saw an astounding 22 inches of snow.
The storm also set records in nearby areas, with Pointe Coupee Parish receiving 13 inches and East Feliciana Parish recording 9 inches of snow.
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