NEW ORLEANS — We're in the final hours of winter and it feels it! A chilly start in the 30s and 40s leads to a cool, sunny Tuesday. Afternoon temperatures max out around 60 degrees. Spring officially arrives at 10:06 p.m. Tonight will be another cold one with upper 30s north of the lake and 40s for the southshore.
It's a short-lived cold snap as we warm to near 70 degrees Wednesday. The upper low, which has been parked out west since last week, will finally begin moving eastward and trigger some rain with a developing Gulf low. Models split on just how far north the rain will reach, with the Euro keeping almost all rain offshore and the GFS indicating a better chance on the Southshore and less North. Going with a 50% chance for mainly the Southshore and the coast. The WPC does highlight the Southshore and coast for a low-end threat for isolated street flooding.
We dry out for Friday, and the weekend looks pleasant with highs in the 70s and slightly less humid air from a weak front.
Detailed Forecast:
TUESDAY:
Cold AM. Mostly sunny skies. Cool, low humidity. High: 60. Winds: E 5-10.
WEDNESDAY:
Chilly AM. Partly cloudy. Mild, low humidity. Pleasant. Low: S 45, N 39. High: 69.
THURSDAY:
Mostly cloudy. 40% scattered showers, mainly south. Mild, little more humid. Low: S 55, N 48. High: 70.
FRIDAY:
30% chance for showers. Partly cloudy skies. Nice. Low: S 57, N 53. High: 72.
SATURDAY:
Sun to partly cloudy. Mild, little less humid. Becoming breezy. Low: S 56, N 50. High: 73.
SUNDAY:
Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Nice. Low: S 55, N 46. High: 74.
MONDAY:
Mostly cloudy. 20% scattered showers and storms. Warmer, more humid. Breezy. Low: S 62, N 57. High: 78.