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Frigid, mixed precipitation has begun to fall in Louisiana as ice and winter storm warnings remains in effect within the state.
An ice and winter storm warning will remain in effect for the ArkLaTex region until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25.
During this time significant snow and sleet, as well as ice accumulations are expected in the northern and central regions of Louisiana.
Updated snowfall predictions in North Louisiana
Here are expected snowfall amounts in North Louisiana from Saturday, Jan. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 27, according to the NWS:
- Shreveport: 1.6 to 1.7 inches
- Minden: 1.3 inches
- Homer: 1.6 inches
- Ruston: 1.4 inches
- Monroe: 1 inch
- Rayville: 0.5 inches
- Bastrop: 1.6 to 1.7 inches
- Winnsboro: 0.1 inches
- Jonesboro: 0.7 inches
- Lake Providence: 0.2 inches
Updated snow predictions in Central Louisiana
Here are expected snowfall amounts in Central Louisiana from Saturday, Jan. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 27, according to the NWS:
- Natchitoches: 0.5 inches
- Jena: 0 inches
- Jonesville: 0.1 inches
- Alexandria: 0.1 inches
- Leesville: 0 inches
Updated ice forecast in North Louisiana
Here are expected ice amounts in North Louisiana from Saturday, Jan. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 27, according to the NWS:
- Shreveport: 0.46 inches
- Homer: 0.51 inches
- Ruston: 0.64 to 0.65 inches
- Minden: 0.53 inches
- Monroe: 0.82 inches
- Rayville: 1.05 inches
- Bastrop: 0.84 inches
- Lake Providence: 1.15 inches
- Winnsboro: 0.96 inches
- Jonesboro: 0.81 inches
- Natchitoches: 0.80 inches
Updated ice forecast in Central Louisiana
Here are expected ice amounts in Central Louisiana from Saturday, Jan. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 27, according to the NWS:
- Jena: 0.78 inches
- Jonesville: 0.81 inches
- Leesville: 0.52 inches
- Alexandria: 0.56 inches
- Bunkie: 0.11 inches
- Oakdale: 0.13 inches
- DeRidder: 0.39 inches
- Ragley: 0.10 inches
Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team for USA Today. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at [email protected]
