From New Orleans to the northshore to Baton Rouge to Lafayette, snow is looking more and more likely as a winter storm moves through the area. "The ceiling for this event could be something astonishing.

Authorities in Louisiana have warned people to prepare for extreme cold in the coming days, and a map by Newsweek shows where the polar vortex sweeping across large parts of the U.S. will hit the state hardest.

The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas and create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temps for days.

Abnormal weather events and severe winter storms could be caused by a disrupted polar vortex. Find out here how the polar vortex affects the weather.

BATON ROUGE, La. - The National Weather Service is monitoring a possible winter weather event that will likely affect roadways as it moves through Louisiana. There is an Enhanced Risk

As of 7 a.m. the National Weather Service of New Orleans and Baton Rouge forecast the following lows and wind chills: In Shreveport, the low is forecast at 27 degrees. Lake Charles’ low is forecast at 29 degrees. Monday going into Tuesday saw 40-degree drops from Sunday highs in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Louisiana is forecasted to have a potential winter storm bringing a surge of cold air late Sunday into early next week.

A winter storm warning has been issued for North Louisiana by the National Weather Service. Here's how the storm may impact the region.

Gov. Jeff Landry issued a state of emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana.

Governor Jeff Landry issued a State of Emergency today in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana. The National Weather Service has issued cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings for the State beginning Monday,

NEW ORLEANS — Governor Jeff Landry issued a State of Emergency on Saturday ahead of freezing conditions expected to hit Southeast Louisiana next week.