The Old Farmer’s Almanac Says Louisiana Winter Will Stay Mild This Year

We still have a good bit of hot summer days ahead, but it's always fun to think about winter and the possibility of seeing snow in northwest Louisiana. What kind of winter is on the way? The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a warmer fall season this year.

The stats shows it might even be very warm through the Halloween season.

When will we see temps start to dip close to freezing? The report says things will start to cool off in November, but it still is not expected to be extremely cold across Louisiana.

First Morning Frosts Of Winter

When Can We Expect the First Frost of 2026?

The report shows much of the state will get a first frost in mid to late November. The last spring frost of the year happened back on March 7 in Shreveport. So it’s been a while since we have dipped near that freezing mark. A frost is defined as a temp between 29° and 32°F. That can be cold enough to kill some tender plants.

What Kind of Winter Is on the Way for Shreveport?

The Farmer's Almanac says

Winter will be warmer than normal, with the coldest periods in mid-December, early and late January, and early February. Precipitation and snowfall will be below normal, with the best chances for snow in the north in mid-November, late January, and early February.

North Louisiana will obviously get colder than other parts of the state. But we are not likely to see a deep freeze any time soon.

Here Are the Predicted Frost Dates for Louisiana Metros

Monroe November 8
Shreveport November 16
Baton Rouge November 17
Alexandria November 18
Lafayette November 26
Lake Charles November 28
New Orleans December 19

READ MORE: Take A Look Back at the Winter Storm of 2021 in Shreveport
What Happens During a Frost or Freeze?

• Light freeze: 29° to 32°F (-1.7° to 0°C)—tender plants are killed.
• Moderate freeze: 25° to 28°F (-3.9° to -2.2°C)—widely destructive to most vegetation.
• Severe freeze: 24°F (-4.4°C) and colder—heavy damage to most garden plants.

How Much Rain Will We See this Fall?

The Farmer’s Almanac says we will likely see below-average rainfall. The report shows we can expect about 4 inches of rain in September which is about 1 inch below normal. October will be pretty dry with about 1.5 inches of rain which is about 1.5 inches below normal.