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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 >

Current conditions at

Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH)

Lat: 30.13°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 16 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jan 1:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Charles LA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Charles LA
 30.22°N 93.21°W
Last Update:
12:46 pm CST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Jan 3, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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