Shreveport Braces for One Last Possible Frost Before Spring 

Shreveport residents may want to keep the jackets handy just a little longer. Weather Channel Meteorologist Richard Lewelling told KEEL News that North Louisiana is about to experience what could be the “last little bit of winter” before spring fully takes over the region. 

Lewelling says after today’s storms, temperatures will bounce around over the next several days. Warm afternoons in the 70s and even 80s will be followed by chilly nights dipping into the 40s and possibly the mid-30s early next week. It’s the kind of weather pattern many locals know well this time of year. 

Why the Cold Isn’t Quite Finished 

March 10 is actually a significant date for weather in the Ark-La-Tex. Historically, this is the average date of the last spring freeze in Shreveport, though frost can still happen for about another week or so.  

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Forecasters say another cold front arriving late Sunday will drop temperatures quickly. Highs could fall from around 83 degrees Sunday afternoon to the mid-50s on Monday, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s. 

That could create the last opportunity for frost this season, particularly Monday night. 

Because of that possibility, experts recommend holding off on planting sensitive plants or gardens just a little longer. Waiting until around March 25 may be the safest move for gardeners across the region.  

Rain Arrives, But Drought Lingers 

Before the colder air arrives, the Ark-La-Tex is expected to see a round of rain. 

Forecasters say Tuesday’s system could bring one to two inches of rainfall across parts of the region. While that may help somewhat, it likely will not fully erase drought concerns affecting parts of Northwest Louisiana. 

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Several parishes, including Bossier and Caddo, remain under drought conditions, and burn bans are still in place across many areas. 

Meteorologists say more widespread rainfall would be needed to significantly improve those conditions. 

Spring Will Win Soon 

The good news for those ready for warmer weather is that the cooler temperatures likely won’t last long. 

After the early-week chill, temperatures are expected to rebound into the 60s and 70s, with some forecasts pushing close to 80 degrees by the middle of next week. 

In other words, the roller-coaster weather is normal for March, but the end of winter is getting close. 

Forecasters say once this final cold snap passes, spring will likely take control until the region begins its familiar transition into the heat of summer.