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Heavy Mountain Snow across Portions of the Rockies and Intermountain West; Mainly Tranquil Weather for the East

A storm will move across the Intermountain West and Rockies through Tuesday. Heavy snow is forecast for the higher terrain with rain for lower elevations. Meanwhile, large area of high pressure for the East will keep the weather tranquil with moderating temperatures. Later this week, a more significant storm is possible for the West, especially for northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Oct 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ridge LA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 55 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 82 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 67 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 83 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 69 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 67 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny

    High: 85 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 65 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Ridge LA
 30.16°N 92.19°W
Last Update:
5:35 pm CDT Oct 18, 2021
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Oct 18, 2021-6pm CDT Oct 25, 2021
 
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