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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galliano, South Lafourche Airport (KGAO)

Lat: 29.44°NLon: 90.26°WElev: 0ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Golden Meadow LA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Golden Meadow LA
 29.38°N 90.27°W
Last Update:
2:01 am CDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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