The Battle is on, Winter vs Spring...

As we still wait for the upper system over California to finally head to the east, battle lines have been draw between Spring-like warmth and lingering Winter-like cold.   There is a sharp temperature boundary dividing 70-80 degree air from the 40s & 50s north of the front.

Along the boundary showers and T-Storms have been moving west to east today.  As the California upper low heads eastward, snow is beginning to break out.

The collision of the airmasses coupled with the strong upper disturbance should trigger a severe weather outbreak on Saturday moving to the east on Sunday.  As you can see, the greatest risk is way farther to our north.  And that is where the heaviest rainfall should also stay.

In fact, the models are indicating only 1-2" amount across SE LA/MS with the 3-5" totals well north of us.

With our dew points well above 60, we are starting to feel a little Summer-like.   However, we are not done with cold air.  Models continue to show a cool down coming late next week that will carry beyond into the last week of March.

So those of you wanting some rain for your gardens, hope is coming next week.  For the next several days, expect us to remain around 80 each day with increasing rain chances arriving by Monday.

So those of you shivering up in Minneapolis, Green Bay, Chicago or Denver, why not consider a weekend road trip to NOLA during the next 3=4 weeks just to get away from the cold?  If you've had your covid shots, come on down and enjoy our weather, food & music.  Stay tuned!