Snow in Louisiana
According to the National Weather Service, measurable snowfall amounts occur on an average of only once every other year in Northwest Louisiana; many consecutive years may pass with no measurable snowfall. The heaviest snowstorm of record in the
Notable events
1895: A large snow storm spanning from Texas to Alabama left New Orleans with approximately 8.2 inches (21 cm) of snow, Lake Charles with 22 inches (56 cm) of snow, and Rayne with 24 inches (61 cm) of snow. However, these are unconfirmed.[5]
1899: With the Great Blizzard of 1899, snowfall in New Orleans reached 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) with strong winds and temperatures below 10 °F (−12 °C).[5]
2000: This snow was nationally televised as the
2004: The
2008: It snowed in and around semi-tropical New Orleans on December 11, 2008.
From dawn to mid-morning a thick snowfall of plump, wet flakes buried much of southeast Louisiana, from Amite to Westwego, under a blanket of white. Snow height: Amite, LA: 8 inches (20 cm) Washington, LA: 6 inches (15 cm) Opelousas, LA: 6 inches (15 cm) Covington, LA: 6 inches (15 cm) Hammond, LA: 6 inches (15 cm)
2014: The
2017: Early in the morning on December 8, 2017, a winter storm dripped snowflakes on much of south Louisiana. Throughout the day, more and more snow fell. Snow lasted all day long. Heavy snowfall fell on the ground, giving some places a height of 6 inches (15 cm) of snow. Most schools across Louisiana closed due to the snow.
2021: Significant snow and ice was reported nearly statewide on February 14–15, 2021, with the
State preparedness
Because of the scarcity of freezing temperatures in Louisiana, many citizens of the region are often left unprepared to handle what might be considered a storm of little consequence in more northern states. The region has developed a system of road and school closures with only minimal snowfall, as most drivers in the area are unprepared to deal with slick, frozen roads.[8][9] In 2014, Gov. Bobby Jindal invoked the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act in advance of the weather and assembled teams to assist in preparation and recovery.[10]
Louisiana's environment
The state's typically
See also
References
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External links
- Louisiana Office of State Climatology. losc.lsu.edu
- United Nations Environment Programme unep.org