New Orleans welcomed the New Year with fair weather, starting at 48°F and a light west wind around 5 mph. According to the National Weather Service, sunny skies are expected today with a high near 68 degrees, providing pleasant conditions for New Year’s activities.
Cloud cover is expected to increase this evening, with lows near 54°F and a southwest wind around 5 mph. Friday brings a 20 percent chance of showers after noon and a high near 75°F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday night before midnight, with a 50 percent chance of rain continuing into the early morning hours.
The weekend forecast improves, with shower chances decreasing by Saturday afternoon. Mostly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 73°F and light winds shifting from southwest to northwest. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with lows around 49°F.
Sunday is expected to be sunny with a high near 63°F. Skies will be mostly clear Sunday night with lows around 48°F. The forecast for Monday and Tuesday remains favorable, with sunny conditions and highs reaching the mid-70s.
