WATCH VIDEO: Snow falls across Baton Rouge, surrounding areas
It’s a winter wonderland in south Louisiana. The WAFB news team is live across the Capital Region with the latest on how this winter weather storm is impacting the area.Baton Rouge Livingston ParishNew RoadsPlaquemineMore Coverage Click here to report a typo.
What is Baton Rouge's record for snow? A look back at the biggest snowfalls in history
1. In February 1895, Baton Rouge saw its biggest snowfall to date with 12.5 inches of snow over two days. This looks to be the capital city's snow record for a long time, according to the NWS. 2. In February 1914, the city had its second largest snowfall, totaling 6 inches.
Will mail be delivered today in Baton Rouge? USPS gives update after snowfall
People in the Baton Rouge area can expect to get mail Thursday after snowfall affected the U.S. Postal Service.
Snow blankets Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday
Snow is rapidly accumulating in Louisiana, leading to the closure of several interstate highways. The National Weather Service in New Orleans reports snowfall amounts of up to 2 inches. FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel is in Baton Rouge with a look at conditions like on the ground.
Video of snow falling in Baton Rouge on Tuesday
Snow started falling on Monday across the Lone Star State because it wasn’t until Tuesday that records across the Gulf Coast were smashed. New Orleans officially recorded 8" of snow with plenty of reports of 8-12" around the Big Easy.
Grocery stores, restaurants open around Baton Rouge after snowy weather
Local restaurants and grocery stores are gradually resuming normal hours, but residents are encouraged to check social media pages for updated schedules.
Final snowfall report shows Baton Rouge area got 4 to 9 inches over two days, NWS says
The National Weather Service released its final snowfall report on Wednesday morning for this week's winter storm. Compiled from information reported to the weather agency by residents, the numbers show 4 to 9 inches fell in the Baton Rouge area.
This weeks snow may have saved some Louisiana crops from the freeze; crawfish thriving despite winter weather
Crawfish is a multi-million dollar industry here in Louisiana, so when snow fell in South Louisiana, there was a concern for ...
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Live updates Jan. 21: Snow blankets Louisiana as winter storm rages. Here's the latest.
A winter storm system pummeled south Louisiana with frigid winds and freezing temperatures Tuesday as snow blanketed New ...
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'Feel pretty good': Great reawakening underway in Baton Rouge as it warms heading into the weekend
Friday will see a high near 49 degrees and a low of around 28 in Baton Rouge, the National Weather Service said. Next week, ...
Louisiana Map Shows Snow Severity from Winter Storm
The LDH reported one winter weather-related death in the state this year—a 65-year-old man in Rapides Parish who died due to ...
Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana faces crippling snow storm from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges ...
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When will I-10 open from Baton Rouge area to New Orleans and beyond? Here's what NOPD says.
I-10 east from Gramercy in the Baton Rouge area to the Mississippi state line has remained closed since Tuesday after 10 ...
Louisiana schools close due to snow, ice
Due to weather conditions, Southern University's Baton Rouge campuses will remain closed through Friday, January 24. Classes ...