SUMMARY: A Weather Alert Day is in effect due to a cold front arriving today, with a Winter Storm Warning set for Tuesday. The warning begins Monday night and lasts through Tuesday night. Residents should prepare for potentially severe wintry weather, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, particularly on the North Shore and River Parishes. Tomorrow will be cold with wind chills as low as 10-15°F. Forecasts predict 2-4 inches of snow in southeastern areas, and potentially 3-6 inches further north by Tuesday evening. Preparations are advised for icy conditions, especially for those with emergencies.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie starts with the dangerous cold tonight and Monday, then breaks down the snowstorm Tuesday walking you through what the different computer forecasts are showing for timing and precip types, how much snow you’ll get, the timing of when the precip begins, when it ends, how cold you’ll be, and a Parish by Parish break down of what to expect with this dangerous winter storm, then finishing with your seven day forecast

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SUMMARY: Winter weather presents various types of precipitation, each with unique characteristics and safety concerns. Snow forms when temperatures are below freezing, creating soft snowflakes. Sleet occurs when partially melted snowflakes refreeze into ice pellets, leading to slippery conditions. Freezing rain, which starts as snow, melts in warm air and freezes upon contact with cold surfaces, creating a hazardous ice glaze. Graupel consists of soft, pellet-like snowflakes coated with supercooled water droplets. Understanding these forms helps in planning for winter hazards, as freezing rain and sleet can significantly increase accident risks on icy roads. Always monitor weather updates for safety.

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SUMMARY: The weather forecast indicates a sharp drop in temperatures over the coming days, with a cold front approaching. Today’s cloudy conditions are expected to be followed by a significant cool down, with highs dropping to 48°F on Sunday and 38°F on Tuesday. Rain showers may occur, and there’s a possibility of wintry precipitation next week, prompting schools and government buildings to announce closures. Residents are advised to prepare by protecting pipes, pets, and plants. Meteorologists continue to monitor a developing low-pressure system in the Gulf that could lead to snow or ice in Southeast Louisiana.

Tracking wintry weather potential

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