Below-freezing temperatures are cold for Louisiana, but this morning we nearly saw temperatures below zero. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for confirming South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the 8th U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. Praising her focus on border security and counterterrorism, Cassidy expressed confidence in her leadership and the administration’s commitment to securing the southern border. He pledged to vote for her confirmation.

Since the start of the storm, DOTD has worked around the clock to treat roadways with salt and brine. Spokesman Rodney Mallett says that work continues today and beyond.

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I-10 westbound from I-49 to the Texas state line has been reopened.

Get used to this snow; it’s going to be around for a few more days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says while it will be warmer tomorrow, it won’t warm up to the point to cause any significant melting.

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Get used to seeing this snow; it’s going to be around for a few more days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s not going to be warm enough today or tomorrow to cause any significant melting. He says if you can just survive tomorrow, we will see significant melting starting Friday.

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Most Interstate freeways throughout South Louisiana from Lake Charles eastward remain closed – however, this afternoon, westbound I-10 has reopened from I-49 to the Texas state line. DOTD Spokesman Rodney Mallett says it’s unclear when other stretches will reopen.

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The highest snowfall total recorded in Louisiana happened in Chalmette – 11.5 inches. Sean Richardson has more.

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This wicked weather has led to a few postponements in the sports world. Tonight’s Pelicans home game against the Bucks has been postponed; no makeup date has been announced. And the highly anticipated women’s basketball game in Columbia, South Carolina, between fifth ranked LSU and second ranked South Carolina has been postponed from tomorrow night to Friday afternoon.

New all time record lows were set this morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Stacey Denson says single digit temperature readings were recorded across southwest Louisiana…

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The low temperature at Baton Rouge Airport got down to seven degrees, that’s a record for that location.

The sun is out, and the temperature is above freezing, which is helping to melt the snow. But several major road ways remain closed, including I-10 from the Texas-Louisiana line to Baton Rouge. I-55 between LaPlace and Ponchatoula is closed and so is I-10 through New Orleans. U-S 90 in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes is also shut down. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett…

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Eleven and a half inches of snow fell in Chalmette. That appears to be the highest snowfall total. St. Benard Parish Director of Homeland Security John Rahaim says the snow has been beautiful to look at, but some people received minor injuries…

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The search is on for a gunman who fatally shot a man delivering pharmaceutical drugs to a Walgreens across the street from Byrd High School. Shreveport Police spokesperson Chris Bordelon says they received a 9-1-1 call at 10:20 AM…

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Bordelon says they believe the suspect fled to an apartment complex in Bossier City.

New all time record lows were set this morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Stacey Denson says they are still finalizing snowfall totals, but a large portion of southwest Louisiana saw more than a half foot of snow…

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Who got the most snow yesterday? Looks like the winner is Chalmette as the New Orleans suburb recorded 11.5 inches of snow. St. Bernard Parish Director of Homeland Security John Rahaim (ram) says the historic snowfall was great, but he’s ready for it go to away.

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Since the start of the storm, DOTD has worked around the clock to treat roadways with salt and brine. Spokesman Rodney Mallett says that work continues today and beyond.

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Get used to this snow; it’s going to be around for a few more days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says despite the slightly warmer temperatures, we will not be out of the woods with dangerous conditions just yet.

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The sun is out and it’s warming up, but the governor is pleading with the public where snow is still on the ground to stay home…

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Get used to this snow; it will be around for a few more days. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says while it will be warmer tomorrow, it won’t warm up to the point to melt it all away….

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Who got the most snow yesterday? Looks like the winner is Chalmette as the New Orleans suburb recorded 11.5 inches of snow. St. Bernard Parish Director of Homeland Security John Rahaim (ram) says it was a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.

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But Rahaim says first responders had to attend to a few people who were injured performing dangerous stunts in the snow.

Eight-inch snowfall totals were recorded in Jennings, Opelousas, Lafayette, Jeanerette and even in Morgan City. Meteorologist Stacy Denson says the wind was so strong and the snowfall was coming down so fast, the National Weather Service in Lake Charles issued its first ever blizzard warning on Tuesday morning….

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Lafayette and New Iberia set all time record low temperatures as it got down to two degrees in Lafayette and four degrees in New Iberia.

Subfreezing temperatures are cold for Louisiana, but this morning we nearly saw temperatures below zero. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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And it’s not going to get any better today. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin (JACK-quim-in) says the weather will warm up a little today, only to give way to another frigid night tonight.

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The snow has subsided, but the danger has not. Road conditions will be much worse today than they were yesterday. During a news conference, Governor Landry pointed out that thanks to the frigid overnight lows, the roads are extra slick.

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Colonel Robert Hudges, the superintendent of Louisiana State Police, says troopers were kept busy yesterday.

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If driving on these roads is unavoidable, please drop your speeds and give yourself a lot of extra stopping distance. Unless your roadway is bone dry, consider 20 miles an hour the absolute maximum safe speed.

New all time record lows were set this morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Stacey Denson says single digit temperature readings were recorded across southwest Louisiana…

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Denson says they are still finalizing snowfall totals, but a large portion of southwest Louisiana saw more than a half foot of snow…

Roads are so treacherous today that if you must drive on them, it seems that the only safe way to do so would be to commandeer a Zamboni machine. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says some areas might not get above freezing today.

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Overnight lows will once again dip into the teens; but after that, temperatures will work their way back up to normal.

The American Red Cross is supporting 35 warming centers across 30 parishes as brutally cold temperatures continue to grip the state for one more day. Micah Nicholas, the executive director of the Capital West chapter of the American Red Cross, says the Red Cross’ work goes far beyond the warming centers themselves.

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This arctic blast will mean that crawfish will be in short supply this weekend. LSU AgCenter crawfish expert Mark Shirley says farmers are putting in a lot of effort to bring crawfish to the market; and despite this winter storm, they are still predicting a better crawfish season this year…

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We’re experiencing cold weather like never before. Temperatures in South Louisiana plunged overnight into the single digits, breaking all-time records. It’s going to be another brutally cold day today, with temperatures in many areas barely getting above freezing, if it does at all. Micah Nicholas, the executive director of the Capital West chapter of the American Red Cross, says the organization is supporting 35 warming centers across 30 parishes.

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There is, however, light at the end of the tunnel. We’re in for one more night of brutally cold temperatures across the state. But LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin (JACK-quim-in) says things will start to get back to normal before a very mild weekend.

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Yesterday was not just a sneaux day, it was a day where lifelong memories were made. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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This arctic blast will mean crawfish will be in short supply at least this weekend. LSU AgCenter crawfish expert Mark Shirley says the mudbugs will bury themselves as deep into the mud as they can…

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It’s a winter wonderland across south Louisiana and into central Louisiana with snow on the ground and temperatures in the single digits, setting all-time record lows in southwest Louisiana. Governor Landry continues to urge the public to stay home…

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Driving was treacherous to say the least yesterday.  State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says his troopers were busy helping stranded motorists…

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Temperatures will get above freezing today, but State Transportation Secretary Joe Donahue says it will take some time to re-open closed roads…

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The Red Cross is lending a helping hand during this arctic blast. Andrew Greenstein reports

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We’ll return to normal temperatures in a few days, but finding crawfish this weekend will be difficult. But LSU Ag Center crawfish expert Mark Shirley says the snow and ice have NOT ruined the upcoming mudbug season..

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So for now, you’ll have to settle for a good pot of gumbo.

Louisiana Radio Network, I’m Jeff Palermo….

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We are actually seeing temperatures in the single digits and temperatures are hitting all-time lows across southwest Louisiana. It’s three degrees in New Iberia, five degrees in Lafayette and eight degrees in Lake Charles.

The governor is pleading with the public to stay home today. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Temperatures will get above freezing today which will help State Department of Transportation crews remove the snow and ice from major roadways. DOTD Secretary Joe Donahue…

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Numerous highways are closed including I-10 from the Texas-Louisiana line to Baton Rouge.

It’s hard to harvest crawfish in this weather and crustaceans have buried themselves in the mud to stay warm, so they are not growing. But LSU AgCenter Crawfish expert Mark Shirley says despite this winter storm, he still predicts a better crawfish season this year…

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In non-related weather news…University of Louisiana Monroe president Doctor Ron Berry is stepping down and returning to his role as a professor.