What is Baton Rouge's record for snow? A look back at the biggest snowfalls in history
1. In February 1895, Baton Rouge saw its biggest snowfall to date with 12.5 inches of snow over two days. This looks to be the capital city's snow record for a long time, according to the NWS. 2. In February 1914, the city had its second largest snowfall, totaling 6 inches.
WATCH VIDEO: Snow falls across Baton Rouge, surrounding areas
It’s a winter wonderland in south Louisiana. The WAFB news team is live across the Capital Region with the latest on how this winter weather storm is impacting the area.Baton RougeLivingston ParishNew RoadsPlaquemineMore Coverage Click here to report a typo.
Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana faces crippling snow storm from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
Louisiana winter storm expected to impact Baton Rouge Metro Airport flights: What to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Flights to and from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport are expected to be impacted by the winter storm. Officials from the Baton Rouge Metro Airport are monitoring the incoming winter storm and expect possible disruptions of flight schedules and airport operations.
The latest on the winter weather impact in Baton Rouge
A rare winter storm left much of the Gulf Coast frozen Tuesday, closing highways, grounding nearly all flights and canceling school for millions of students more used to hurricane dismissals than snow days.
6 p.m. update on winter storm in Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to a house fire on Slate Street. Mike the Tiger playing in the snow on Tuesday, January 21. Johnny Ahysen has the latest on road closures and conditions due to the weather.
Send us your Baton Rouge area snow day photos and videos!
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Baton Rouge could get as much as 7 inches of snow, some of the most in the state
Baton Rouge is now estimated to get 6 to 7 inches of snow Tuesday, and because temperatures may not get above freezing on Wednesday, it could stick around.
Louisiana State trooper rear-ended by suspected impaired driver
On Tuesday afternoon, Louisiana State Police reported a state trooper was rear-ended by an alleged impaired driver, while ...
Louisiana Shuts 100-Mile Stretch of I-10 as Rare Snowstorm Hits Gulf Coast
The latest closure means that nearly three-quarters of Louisiana’s portion of the coast-to-coast highway is shut. A rare ...
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'Like Christmas Day': Many in Baton Rouge enjoy rare winter wonderland; LSU students see first snowfall
When LSU freshman Ryleigh Loveless looked outside Tuesday morning, she was amazed by the sight of snow draping the campus.
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Baton Rouge NAACP condemns MAGA flag over governor’s mansion
As President Donald Trump was being sworn into office, Governor Jeff Landry flew the Make America Great Again flag over the ...
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Allegedly drunken driver hits stopped Louisiana state trooper during snowstorm
An allegedly impaired driver rear-ended a parked trooper on Tuesday. Louisiana State Police shared news of the crash with a ...
House burns down in Baton Rouge; ruled arson
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Investigators have ruled a vacant house fire on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as arson. According to the fire ...
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Baton Rouge Police: Shooting leaves 1 person dead
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a shooting left one person dead ...
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Transportation services close as blizzard moves through Baton Rouge. Here's the current info.
Transportation services have shut down in the capital region, with Amtrak and airlines all reporting cancelled trips.