severe weather

Much of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi remain under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. with severe weather in the forecast Wednesday.

“ Anytime we get an Arctic air blast down this far south, this is an artifact of the polar vortex rearing its ugly head,” said climatologist Barry Keim .

The arctic weather set new records for snowfall amounts and low temperatures this week. State Climatologist Jay Grymes said it’s the most snowfall and lowest temperatures Louisiana has experienced in the last century.

Sun and warmer temperatures are helping crews in New Orleans as they continue to clear roads following this week’s winter storm.

Lafayette lost water pressure due to residents dripping faucets; boil advisory to last for days.

A rare winter storm buried the Deep South in a blanket of snow on Tuesday. Parts of South Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi saw more than 9 inches of snow on the ground, according to preliminary estimates from the National Weather Service.

State officials are urging people to stay at home for at least another 24 hours as snow and icy conditions continue to pose dangers to drivers.

A rare winter storm is impacting trash and recycling services in New Orleans.

On Tuesday morning, residents of New Orleans and Baton Rouge woke up to a winter wonderland with rare snow coating the ground.

The storm is expected to drop heavy snow and create treacherous conditions, including freezing rain and sleet Tuesday.