11:30 AM UPDATE:
Snowfall reports are being received from various locations across Acadiana.
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9 AM UPDATE:
All of Acadiana is under an EXTREME COLD WARNING from this evening into tomorrow morning. Wind chill values are expected to drop into the single digits and could even reach negative temperatures.
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8 AM UPDATE:
Snowy conditions are expected to persist into the early afternoon. Though temperatures will increase slightly to the low 30s, the gusty winds make it feel like it's in the teens.
Follow Meteorologist Breyanna Lewis for further updates.
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Acadiana is still on track for a snowy Tuesday with accumulations between 4-8". Expect heavy snow at times this morning and afternoon.
A BLIZZARD WARNING in effect for Jeff Davis, Acadia, Vermilion, and Lafayette until noon. Expect wind gusts between 25-30 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. This is the very first blizzard warning ever issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles!
A WINTER STORM WARNING still continues through this evening. Avoid traveling especially on bridges and overpasses. Plan on slippery road conditions. Heavy snow on tree limbs and power lines may cause sporadic power outages.
