The National Weather Service in New Orleans has laid out a near-perfect spring forecast for the Big Easy, offering residents and visitors a slew of sun-drenched days ahead. According to the latest update from the NWS, the clarity of the sky seems to mirror the clear cut straight-forwardness of the prediction itself - sunny days, clear nights, and a steady, calm wind pattern throughout the week.
As of the early morning today, the city is expected to bask in a high near 70 degrees, with comfortable northern breezes making the warmth all the more pleasant. Come nighttime, the temperatures will dip to a cozy 53 degrees, with the winds taking a turn to the northeast after midnight.
Looking ahead to the midweek forecast, Wednesday promises similar conditions with a high, touching a slightly warmer 73 degrees. The NWS report indicates that calm winds will set a serene scene before becoming slightly more noticeable from the north at around 5 mph. Thursday will keep the pleasant trend going, with a high aimed to hit nearly 80 degrees under the guidance of light southwest winds that will gain a bit of gusto later in the morning.
As Friday's forecast marks a high near 76 degrees, paired with a more significant northwest wind of 5 to 15 mph. As we ease into the weekend, Saturday and Sunday will maintain this pattern of clear skies by day, unobstructed stargazing by night. The steady progression of warmth continues as Sunday's high is anticipated to near 78 degrees.
Monday will start the week with sunny skies and a high of 81°F. Southern winds will blow gently at 5 to 10 mph, creating a perfect spring day in New Orleans.
