Much of the South, including Shreveport-Bossier and the Ark-La-Tex, is experiencing extreme winter conditions. Freezing temps, snow and ice are causing issues in the area. SWEPCO is urging customers to conserve energy as to not overload the system. Several major local roadways have been deemed impassable. Keep up to date with everything you need to know here.
Shreveport Is Colder Than The North Pole This Morning
The low temperature at this moment might only be separated by 1 degree, but Shreveport is colder than the North Pole this morning
Snowfall Amounts in Towns in Ark-La-Tex
Which towns got the most snowfall during the Monday storm?
First Winter-Storm Related Death In Lafayette
A 50 year-old Lafayette Parish man has died after sustaining injuries after slipping on the ice.
Have We Broken Winter Weather Records In Shreveport This Week?
Did Shreveport break snowfall records? What about record low temperatures? Here's what the National Weather Service says
DOTD Crews Had to “Stand Down” Early This Morning
Most people are heeding the warning and staying off the roads, but some are still trying to get out and they are running into extremely hazardous conditions.
SWEPCO Conducting Controlled Outages to Lessen Winter Burden
According to a statement from the power company, the outages should not last more than a couple hours.
Bossier Cancels School Through Wednesday
Bossier Parish has canceled school tomorrow and Wednesday.
SWEPCO 'Ready' as Major Ice Storm Approaches
SWEPCO's Michael Corbin talks about the power grid for northwest Louisiana and beyond in the wake of the just-ended snow storm.
Snow is Gone, and Major Ice is On the Way
Weather Channel Meteorologist Richard Lewelling talks about the damage done by the just-ended storm and what we can expect by the second wave of winter coming soon.