SUMMARY: Local and state officials in southeastern Louisiana are preparing for freezing temperatures and possible snow. The New Orleans Police Department urges residents to stay off the roads, planning to close streets and interstate off-ramps as necessary. St. Tammany Parish officials advise protecting people, pets, pipes, and plants as wintry weather approaches. The state’s Department of Transportation has 400,000 pounds of salt ready to treat icy roads. Officials warn it may take time to reach stranded motorists. Shelters are available for those needing warmth in both New Orleans and St. Tammany Parish, with designated locations listed for assistance.

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SUMMARY: The Bossier City Council met to discuss infrastructure improvements, budget amendments, and city appointments. They awarded a contract for citywide street improvements to Earnest Contracting for $1,650,393.25, with additional funds from the 2025 budget. The council also approved $35,000 for the 2025 Barksdale Air Show and allocated funds to fix a water main blowout on Airline Drive. They approved the annexation of 6.459 acres near Barksdale Boulevard and confirmed that water and sewer budget adjustments wouldn’t affect customer rates. Art Schuldt was reappointed to the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and the council moved to renew a veterans’ support agreement.

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SUMMARY: A wintry mix is anticipated in 4 to 5 days, with weather models beginning to align. Residents are advised to protect their pipes from freezing temperatures expected Sunday night into next week. Current temperatures are cooler, around the low to mid-60s, with potential rain tonight and Saturday morning. A cold front arriving post-highs may lead to wind chill concerns. While Saturday will remain warm, temperatures will drop significantly to the 30s by Sunday. There’s uncertainty about precipitation type on Tuesday, with predictions of cold weather into the teens. Preparation for the cold is recommended.

We’ll see chances for showers this weekend along with a warmup Saturday with highs in the 70s! Much colder Sunday with a chance for a wintry mix next week.

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