New Orleans has fair weather today. It’s cold at 46°F with strong north winds around 20 mph. Because of the wind, it feels closer to 38°F, so people should dress warmly. Humidity is moderate at 54%. The report was updated at 6:53 a.m. CST, as reported by the National Weather Service.
According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast in New Orleans is to remain sunny with temperatures peaking near 51°F. North winds should gently decrease from 5 to 15 mph. The skies are expected to stay clear into the night, although the temperatures are set to barely invite the possibility of frost between 3am and 4am. The expected low for the night is around 37°F with calming west winds.
Looking ahead to Friday, New Orleans can anticipate a significant rise in temperature, with a sunny high near 67°F. The light south wind will pick to steadily blow between 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Friday night will introduce partly cloudy skies, a sign of changing conditions, and a low around 51°F.
Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 57°F. Saturday night brings a 30% chance of rain, possibly turning to snow, with a low around 36°F and light north winds. Sunday will be sunny and cooler, with a high near 49°F and light northwest winds. The rest of the long weekend, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, should be sunny and mild, with highs around 58°F, as per the National Weather Service.
Residents looking towards the early part of next week can expect more mostly sunny days with highs in the mid-50s and lows staying above the freezing mark, indicating a gentle reprieve from the bitter cold. For more detailed information, visit the National Weather Service's website at the National Weather Service New Orleans.
