Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Acadiana Regional Airport (KARA)

Lat: 30.03°NLon: 91.88°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 5:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Saint Martinville LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 3am and 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog between 7am and 9am.  Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog between 3am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Saint Martinville LA
 30.15°N 91.82°W
5:20 pm CST Feb 18, 2026
6pm CST Feb 18, 2026-6pm CST Feb 25, 2026
 
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