Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West
Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ436) Issued by: National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA Last Update: 1239 PM CST Thu Jan 1 2026 | |
Tonight: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Friday: South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters rough. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Friday Night: Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters rough. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Saturday: West winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, becoming northwest 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters choppy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Saturday Night: North winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Sunday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, diminishing to around 5 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters light chop. Sunday Night: East winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Monday: Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Monday Night: Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Tuesday: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Tuesday Night: South winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
| Zone Forecast: Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ436) | |
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