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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

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport (KESF)

Lat: 31.4°NLon: 92.28°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jan 7:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria Esler Regional Airport LA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria Esler Regional Airport LA
 31.38°N 92.29°W
Last Update:
7:21 pm CST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CST Jan 1, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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