All data from the National Weather Service is considered preliminary until it is reviewed further, and that was the case with the previous measurement of 4.8 inches.

Fire crews are working to extinguish an early morning structure fire in Lake Charles. The Lake Charles Fire Department says the blaze is in The Shadow’s subdivision near Myrtle Grove off Prien Lake Road.

Special to the American Press According to City Administrator John Cardone, all city of Lake Charles administrative offices and services, including City Hall and Transit Services, will resume normal operations as of 4:30 p.

Leigh McClendon is a former Shreveport teacher with over six million followers. The southern half of the ArkLaTex awoke to a dusting of snow on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The council is participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), offering free tax preparation services to eligible people until April 15.

Night - Cloudy with a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds from NNE to N at 12 to 16 mph (19.3 to 25.7 kph). The overnight low will be 27 °F (-2.8 °C). Flurries with a high of 33 °F (0.6 °C) and ...

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Though the snow is quickly melting across Southwest Louisiana, chilly temperatures will persist for another couple of nights. National Weather Service Lake Charles Meteorologist Donald Jones said temperatures will be in the mid-20s overnight into Friday morning followed by a lighter freeze Friday night into Saturday morning.

Lake Charles' lowest temperature on record is 3 degrees on Feb. 12, 1899. Records go back to 1895. We can thank clear skies, light wind and the snow for the frigid temperatures overnight.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued its first-ever blizzard warning for the Lake Charles area early on Tuesday.Footage from Chad Casey shows snow falling on palm trees in Lake Charles on Monday night.

The Interstate 10 closure spans nearly the entire state, ending west of the Mississippi state line east of New Orleans.

King cakes will be available in-center only at all LifeShare donor centers. The Lake Charles donor center is located at 214 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr. in Lake Charles. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. To schedule a donation appointment, click HERE or call 800-256-5433.