SUMMARY: New Orleans will enjoy a sunny Sunday with temperatures starting in the mid-40s to low 50s, warming up to 80°F by afternoon. Clear skies are expected throughout the day, making it ideal for the French Quarter Festival. The UV index will be high, so sun protection is advised. The week ahead promises dry weather with temperatures in the low 80s early on and cooling slightly midweek before warming up again for Easter weekend. The Mississippi River is forecasted to rise but should remain below flood stage. Overall, expect pleasant conditions with no rain anticipated through the week.

Slightly warmer weather is on the way Monday and Tuesday before another cold front quietly slips through our area late Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: Sunny and warm weather is forecasted for next week, perfect for enjoying the last day of the French Quarter Fest. High pressure keeps skies clear and temperatures in the low to mid-70s, with a rise expected toward the week’s end, possibly reaching 84 degrees on Saturday. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 50s on the North Shore and mid to upper 50s elsewhere. Monday will see mostly sunny skies but some clouds may move in later in the week, with low rain chances. Overall, pleasant conditions will continue with daytime highs likely above average.

More sunny and warm days coming up!

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SUMMARY: New Orleans weather remains beautifully sunny and dry, ideal for festivals like French Quarter Fest and Strawberry Fest. Temperatures are currently in the comfy 70s, with expected drops into the 60s and possibly the upper 40s at night. A full moon tonight will shine under clear skies. Tomorrow will see temperatures reach the upper 70s to near 80°F, so sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. A weather front next week brings cooler, refreshing air without rain. The forecast for the Crescent City Classic looks warm, with temperatures rising to 80°F, and Easter Sunday remains dry with highs in the 80s.

Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford says weather for Easter next weekend looks warmer and muggier.

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