Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ruston, Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)

Lat: 32.51°NLon: 92.59°WElev: 312ft.

Light Rain

67°F

19°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.99 in
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	13 Mar 7:15 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Downsville LA

Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 50 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 75. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.