Louisiana Braces for Coldest Temperatures of the Season as Hard Freeze Threatens Acadiana Sunday Night Into Monday
LOUISIANA — Acadiana is preparing for the coldest outbreak of the season as new model data shows a hard freeze expected Sunday night into Monday morning, with temperatures dropping into the 20s across much of South Louisiana. Forecasters warn that parts of the region may experience subfreezing conditions for 8 to 10 hours, prompting early precautions for plants, pipes, and elevated homes.
First Hard Freeze of the Season Expected Sunday Night
Forecast lows for early Monday show a widespread freeze zone extending across Acadiana, including:
Alexandria at 22°F, Ville Platte at 24°F, Eunice at 25°F, Opelousas at 25°F, Jennings at 26°F, Crowley at 26°F, and New Iberia at 27°F.
Even coastal and marsh areas such as Cameron and Pecan Island are projected to drop near or below freezing, signaling how widespread this cold surge will be.
Forecasters emphasize that the duration of subfreezing temperatures—up to 10 hours in some locations—is long enough to cause impacts to outdoor plumbing and sensitive vegetation.
Second Freeze Follows Monday Night Into Tuesday
The cold pattern does not end after Monday morning.
Model data shows another freeze expected early Tuesday, with temperatures again falling into the upper 20s and low 30s across Acadiana. Locations such as Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Erath, New Iberia, and Lake Charles are projected to drop near freezing during the early morning hours.
While this second freeze is not expected to be as prolonged as the Monday event, the repetition of cold mornings will require continued precautions through Tuesday.
Temperatures Warm Rapidly Later in the Week
Despite the intensity of the upcoming freeze, this cold stretch will be short-lived.
Forecasters expect highs to rebound into the 70s by mid-to-late next week, marking a swift return to typical South Louisiana winter variability.
This warming trend will help limit long-term impacts from the cold blast, but residents should remain aware of the risk during the next several mornings.
Residents noticing early freeze conditions or preparing their homes and property for the cold are encouraged to share updates and experiences with the community at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
