WINTER STORM: Road closures, power outages, water advisories in SWLA
A winter storm brought snow and dangerous cold to Southwest Louisiana this week.As we get word of road closures, power outages, water outages, boil advisories, or other things you need to know, we will add them to this story.
Road conditions after Baton Rouge winter storm: Wednesday afternoon update
Here’s what we know about road conditions in Baton Rouge after the winter storm. DOTD is working to clear major routes, but some areas may remain icy. Stay updated with Louisiana First News!
More road closures expected, residents urged to stay off Baton Rouge streets, mayor says
With more than a dozen city roads closed by 9 a.m. Tuesday, Baton Rouge city officials expect more barricades to go up as snow continues to fall throughout the day.
Here’s the latest on the winter weather impact in Baton Rouge
A winter storm left much of the Gulf Coast frozen Tuesday, closing highways, grounding flights and canceling school for millions of students.
Will mail be delivered today in Baton Rouge? USPS gives update after snowfall
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The U.S. Postal Service said delivery service in the Baton Rouge area is suspended on Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to the recent winter storm that brought snow and ice to Louisiana. Normal mail delivery could resume Thursday, Jan. 23 depending on the weather and road conditions.
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.
6 p.m. update on winter storm in Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to a house fire on Slate Street. Mike the Tiger playing in the snow on Tuesday, January 21. Johnny Ahysen has the latest on road closures and conditions due to the weather.
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When will Louisiana interstates open again after major snowstorm? Here's what we know.
After a once-in-a-generation snowfall event Tuesday, DOTD spent Wednesday plowing and salting roads across the southern part ...
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Interstate 10 from Baton Rouge to Texas reopens after snowstorm
Interstate 10 in the Baton Rouge metro area reopened to both eastbound and westbound traffic Thursday afternoon, the ...
TITAN 9: Staying safe on the roads following winter storm, icy conditions
Officials are urging drivers to stay off of the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. WAFB Morning Reporter Matt ...
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What you need to know about the Capital Region’s latest storm prep and closures
Baton Rouge General’s Ascension, Bluebonnet and Mid City campuses will remain open on Tuesday, but its physicians’ clinics ...
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Several parts of I-10 closed due to ice and snow from Louisiana/Texas state line to Florida
A significant portion of I-10 is closed in both directions in Louisiana west of Baton Rouge to the Texas border.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Blizzard warning issued in south Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A blizzard warning was issued for southwest Louisiana Tuesday morning as a strong line of snow ...
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Baton Rouge sets record low of 7 degrees at the airport, coldest since 1930. Meltdown expected Thursday
Baton Rouge is under an extreme cold warning until 10 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. The high today is ...