The ice storm of 2026 is coming. Jeff Palermo has more.
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Brandon Frey, the executive secretary of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, says icy roads will make the response much trickier, so you can do your part by staying off the roads.
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The state department of transportation says it has field crews ready to begin pre-treating roads and bridges. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallett says they’re closely monitoring the forecast and prepared to close certain bridges and overpasses that are deemed impassable.
Not only will it be unbearable to be outside this weekend, but bitterly cold temperatures are in the forecast for early next week. Lows in the teens for north Louisiana early and low 20s, upper teens for south Louisiana. Mark Wilson with the LSU Ag Center says to help protect outdoor plants from the extreme cold, make sure they’re thoroughly watered.