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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Partly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jan 9:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA

Wind Advisory January 2, 10:00am until January 2, 06:00pm
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Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Grand Chenier LA
 29.71°N 92.75°W
Last Update:
8:46 pm CST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CST Jan 1, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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