Could Louisiana See Another Major Snow Day in 2026? Here’s What The Experts Think…

(KNGT-FM) - I'm not sure if anyone in Louisiana will ever forget Snow Day 2025, especially in Southwest Louisiana. Could we get a repeat in 2026? Experts have revealed their outlook...

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Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana Snow Day 2025

It was certainly a strange and historic day in Southwest Louisiana when the Lake Charles National Weather Service issued its first-ever Blizzard Warning on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. I still can't believe that actually happened.

Here at the radio station, we took our shows on the road so no one had to weather the storms. While the snow fell outside of our homes, we were all able to stay nestled inside and broadcast remotely to keep everyone up-to-date with the latest information on road closures, forecasts, and more.

Those were certainly some of the more bizarre days ever here in Southwest Louisiana. The reality is, we're all used to hurricanes, not snowstorms.

READ MORE: Aeriel Photos of Lake Charles Snow Day 2025

The National Weather Service and the Climate Prediction Center have released their new Winter Outlook, which looks at what our weather could be like over the next three months. This outlook covers November, December, and January, which most of us think of as the true winter months in Louisiana. And after last winter’s surprise snowstorm, a lot of people are wondering if we could see something like that again.

What Does the 2025–2026 Winter Forecast Say For Louisiana?

The new outlook from the National Weather Service shows what they expect for both precipitation (moisture) and temperatures this winter. And right now, the maps don’t strongly support the idea of a snowy winter in Louisiana.

The precipitation map shows a drier-than-normal pattern across much of Louisiana, especially along the I-10 corridor. That means we may not get as much moisture as usual.

The temperature map shows warmer-than-normal colors across the Gulf South. This suggests that we may not get strong or long-lasting cold air outbreaks.

CLICK HERE to check out the maps from the National Weather Service.

Because of this, the long-range forecast doesn’t lean toward a major snow event this winter. Now, of course, that's not to say we won't get snow; in the end, anything can happen with this Louisiana weather. If we get a cold stretch at the same time we get a wet weather system, then snow could still happen. It’s just not something the current forecast points to.