SUMMARY: This morning, thick fog persists across the region, requiring cautious driving until it clears by late morning. Today’s temperatures will rise from the 30s and 40s to the mid-60s by lunch, peaking at 73°F in the afternoon. High pressure will keep conditions stable with calm winds. Tonight’s lows will drop to the mid-40s. Recent rainfall has caused the Was River to rise to around 31 feet, expected to crest at 32 feet this weekend, below action stage. The forecast indicates continued mild weather into next week, with potential light rain and clouds increasing mid-week.

Dense fog has developed this morning with all the leftover moisture in place in the wake of the rain we got on Sunday. Winds are calm, and skies are mostly clear. Patchy fog cannot be ruled out for tonight as there is still plenty of moisture in the air. High pressure will shift further southeast prior to a front arriving late Wednesday night. Clouds will increase, and a patchy shower cannot be ruled out early Thursday morning. Temperatures will stay mild for the rest of the week. More rain seem likely early next week.

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SUMMARY: Tomorrow is expected to be an impact day due to dense fog, particularly on the North Shore. Current temperatures range from 50 in Bogalusa to 60 in central areas, with minimal winds contributing to fog formation. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 AM, mainly affecting the North Shore. The fog will clear by midday, allowing for mild temperatures in the 70s. Similar weather patterns, including patchy fog, will persist into the following days, but overall conditions remain warm with limited rain chances. Mardi Gras events are expected to proceed with favorable weather, although monitoring will continue for any changes.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie tracks morning fog the next few days showing you when and where it’s expected to be the worst and how it will affect morning and afternoon temperatures, then tracks the next front showing you when it arrives and what it brings in the way of rain chances, then digs into the Mardi Gras Weekend forecast and Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras forecasts too while ending with your seven day forecast.

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SUMMARY: The crew of Music is now one of just three parades on the West Bank, a significant decline from the 11 that rolled 30 years ago. Many crews, like Cleopatra and Alla, have moved to the East Bank, leading to nostalgia among residents who recall the family-oriented atmosphere of past celebrations. While just a handful of West Bank parades remain, including two later this week, the local community hopes for a resurgence. Experts suggest that stable leadership in Uptown parades has contributed to their longevity, raising questions about whether the West Bank’s parade tradition can be revitalized.

If you ask revelers from the West Bank if they remember the krewes that are now extinct or have moved to the Uptown route, they will share their fond memories.

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