WATCH VIDEO: Snow falls across Baton Rouge, surrounding areas
It’s a winter wonderland in south Louisiana. The WAFB news team is live across the Capital Region with the latest on how this winter weather storm is impacting the area.Baton RougeLivingston ParishNew RoadsPlaquemineMore Coverage Click here to report a typo.
What is Baton Rouge's record for snow? A look back at the biggest snowfalls in history
1. In February 1895, Baton Rouge saw its biggest snowfall to date with 12.5 inches of snow over two days. This looks to be the capital city's snow record for a long time, according to the NWS. 2. In February 1914, the city had its second largest snowfall, totaling 6 inches.
Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana faces crippling snow storm from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
6 p.m. update on winter storm in Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to a house fire on Slate Street. Mike the Tiger playing in the snow on Tuesday, January 21. Johnny Ahysen has the latest on road closures and conditions due to the weather. Matt Venezia is live in New Roads with an update on the winter storm.
Baton Rouge could get as much as 7 inches of snow, some of the most in the state
Baton Rouge is now estimated to get 6 to 7 inches of snow Tuesday, and because temperatures may not get above freezing on Wednesday, it could stick around.
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Watch live: Skycam video of snowfall in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana First News’ sky camera gives a first-hand look at the snowfall in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to weather models, starting during the pre-dawn hours, there w
House burns down in Baton Rouge; ruled arson
Investigators have ruled a vacant house fire on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as arson. According to the fire department, the fire ...
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More road closures expected, residents urged to stay off Baton Rouge streets, mayor says
With more than a dozen city roads closed by 9 a.m. Tuesday, Baton Rouge city officials expect more barricades to go up as ...
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Man arrested after argument leads to shooting in Baton Rouge
An investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department into a shooting on Thursday, Jan. 16 led to the arrest of a man.
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The latest on the winter weather impact in Baton Rouge
A rare winter storm left much of the Gulf Coast frozen Tuesday, closing highways, grounding nearly all flights and canceling ...
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Photos: New Orleans, Baton Rouge wake up to rare snow covering the ground
On Tuesday morning, residents of New Orleans and Baton Rouge woke up to a winter wonderland with rare snow coating the ground ...
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Baton Rouge police identify man killed in shooting on Airline Highway
The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the person who was shot and killed at McDonald’s, 6910 Airline Highway on Monday ...
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'Like Christmas Day': Many in Baton Rouge enjoy rare winter wonderland; LSU students see first snowfall
When LSU freshman Ryleigh Loveless looked outside Tuesday morning, she was amazed by the sight of snow draping the campus.