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A Wintry Mix in the Northeast; Rain and High Elevation Snow Returns to California

A clipper system tracking across the U.S./Canadian border will bring snowfall and mixed precipitation across the Northeast. A modest atmospheric river associated with a Pacific system will bring lower elevation/coastal rain, high elevation snow/wintry mix, and gusty winds in California into the Intermountain West. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Feb 9:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Ruston LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Showers. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Washington's Birthday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ruston LA
 32.52°N 92.64°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
5:20 pm CST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Feb 9, 2026-6pm CST Feb 16, 2026
 
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