Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)

Lat: 30.2° N Lon: 91.99° W Elev: 39 ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 6 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Detailed forecast for

Lafayette Parish

Today
Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Widespread dense fog this morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then widespread dense fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday Through Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the mid 30s.



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