Lake Charles Area Gets First-Ever Blizzard Warning

Lake Charles NWS office issues first ever blizzard warning for Southeast Texas and Louisiana
The rare winter storm that is hitting the southern portion of the United States became historic Tuesday morning when the Lake Charles National Weather Service office issued its first-ever blizzard warning.
Lafayette, Lake Charles under blizzard warning for first time ever. What to know.
Joshua Wilson walks his dogs Caymus and Moose Tuesday, January 21, 2025, on Mall Street in Lafayette, La. For the first time ever, Lake Charles and much of Acadiana are under a blizzard warning as snow blankets the area Tuesday morning.
Snowstorm Slams Lake Charles as Blizzard Hits Louisiana
A blizzard warning was in effect for parts of southern Louisiana on Tuesday, January 21, as a winter storm was forecast to bring up to 6 inches of snow and winds up to 35 mph to parts of the state.Chad Casey captured this footage showing snow whipping around the city of Lake Charles on Tuesday,
'Doesn't Snow Down Here': Lake Charles Area Gets First-Ever Blizzard Warning
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued its first-ever blizzard warning for the Lake Charles area early on Tuesday,. Footage from Chad Casey shows snow falling on palm trees in Lake Charles on Monday night.
US Flag Blows in the Wind in Snowy Lake Charles
A photographer captured mesmerising footage of the US flag blowing in the wind in a snowy Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 21, as a winter storm lashed the area. Video by Chad Casey shows the US flag standing prominently amid frosty conditions at Veterans Memorial Park.
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'First Ever' Blizzard Warning Issued by NWS Office as Winter Storm Hits
A National Weather Service office in Louisiana issued its first-ever blizzard warning on Tuesday amid snow and strong winds.
School, roads, shelters: Calcasieu officials share plans for cold snap
For those in need of shelter, two area churches are opening warming centers as long as the life-threatening conditions last.