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Louisiana Road Conditions
Louisiana 511 Road Conditions
Radar and live pavement conditions on I-10, I-20, I-49, I-55 and I-59 — plus closures, road work and city-by-city weather across Louisiana.
Updated Sep 14, 2026 10:18 PM CDT · Mostly dry, wet in places
Lowest 75°F near Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Highest wind 7 mph near Lafayette, Louisiana
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Louisiana carries 748 miles of interstate: I-10, I-20, I-49, I-55 and I-59. Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport sit on these routes.
- Interstate miles: 748 mi
- Interstates: I-10, I-20, I-49, I-55 and I-59
Weather data from Sep 14, 2026 10:18 PM CDT
75°F
88°F
7 mph
29.96-30.09 inHg
Conditions across Louisiana
Louisiana
Dry
- Lake Charles 84°F · 3 mph wind · Dry
- New Orleans 83°F · 1 mph wind · Dry
- Baton Rouge 79°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
1 current report along the route. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Lanes blocked
Road Work : I-20 W at MS River Bridge - Left lane closed. The Louisiana Department of Transportation is performing…
Road Work : I-20 W at MS River Bridge - Left lane closed. The Louisiana Department of Transportation is performing bridge maintenance on I-20 Westbound at the Mississippi River Bridge. No wide loads over 11 feet, wide loads must seek an alternate route. Warren County
Interstates Through Louisiana, Road by Road
Each stretch has its own live conditions, closures and cameras for the Louisiana miles only — the weather 500 miles away on the same interstate says nothing about this drive.
- I-10 Louisiana Road Conditions 273 mi
- I-20 Louisiana Road Conditions 189 mi
- I-49 Louisiana Road Conditions 207 mi
- I-55 Louisiana Road Conditions 66 mi
| Place | Snow a year | Snow days | Freezing nights | Freeze–thaw days | First freeze | Last freeze | Days over 90°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | — | — | 3.8 | 3.8 | Dec 27 | Jan 31 | 93.1 |
| Shreveport | 1" | 0.8 | 31.8 | 30.7 | Nov 20 | Mar 11 | 87.7 |
| Baton Rouge | 0.1" | 0 | 16.2 | 16.1 | Dec 1 | Feb 27 | 91.9 |
| Lake Charles | 0.1" | 0.3 | 10.9 | 10.8 | Dec 8 | Feb 19 | 72.7 |
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, from 4 weather stations in Louisiana. A dash is a figure that station does not report, not a zero.
Driving in Louisiana Month by Month
What the road normally throws at you, month by month, from NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Louisiana's own stations. Each month names its dominant hazard and the place that measured it — this is what the month is usually like, not a forecast and not a restriction.
- January Frost 11.1 freezing nights at Shreveport
- February Quiet 6.2 wet days at Baton Rouge is the most the normals report
- March Quiet 5.6 wet days at New Orleans is the most the normals report
- April Quiet 4.9 wet days at Baton Rouge is the most the normals report
- May Quiet 5.7 wet days at Baton Rouge is the most the normals report
- June Heat 19.6 days above 90°F at New Orleans
- July Heat 24.7 days above 90°F at New Orleans
- August Heat 24.7 days above 90°F at New Orleans
- September Heat 14.6 days above 90°F at Baton Rouge
- October Quiet 4.9 wet days at Baton Rouge is the most the normals report
- November Quiet 5.8 wet days at Lake Charles is the most the normals report
- December Frost 9 freezing nights at Shreveport
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 7:03 AM CDT
New Orleans, LA weather
- In New Orleans, LA, the current weather conditions indicate a sunny day with a temperature of 79.9°F and a humidity level of 89%
- The maximum feels-like temperature is forecasted to reach 105.8°F in about 5 to 6 hours, which poses a moderate temperature risk for outdoor activities
- Wind speeds are light, at approximately 1.6 mph coming from the northwest (300°)
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 29.9 inHg
- Visibility is good at 9.9 miles
- There are currently no active weather alerts for the area.
Baton Rouge, LA weather
- Current weather conditions in Baton Rouge, LA indicate a moderate temperature risk, with the maximum feels-like temperature expected to reach 107°F in approximately 5 to 6 hours
- The current temperature is 78°F with a humidity level of 91%, contributing to a muggy atmosphere
- Wind is mild, blowing from the northwest at about 1 mph
- The sky is clear and sunny, providing a bright start to the day
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, making it a good opportunity to plan outdoor activities, but be cautious of the rising temperatures later in the day.
Shreveport, LA weather
- In Shreveport, LA, a heat advisory is currently in effect from September 13, 2026, at 11:56 PM until September 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM
- The weather is sunny with a temperature of 79°F and a relative humidity of 88%
- The maximum feels-like temperature is expected to reach 105°F in the next several hours, indicating a significant temperature risk
- Wind is coming from the southwest at 4 mph
- Visibility is good at 10 miles
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg.
Slidell, LA weather
- In Slidell, LA, the current weather is characterized by sunny conditions with a temperature of 75°F and a relative humidity of 63%
- Winds are light, blowing from the north-northwest at 1 mph
- There are no active weather alerts at this time
- However, it is important to note that in approximately 5 to 6 hours, the maximum feels-like temperature is expected to rise to 107°F, which poses a moderate risk for outdoor activities
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg, and visibility is good at 9.9 miles.
Louisiana Road Weather FAQ
- Are any roads closed in Louisiana right now?
- No full closures are reported on the interstates in Louisiana as of Sep 14, 2026 10:32 PM CDT. One lane closure, roadworks or restriction is in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are Louisiana road conditions today?
- The map on this page colors the interstates across Louisiana by what is on the pavement right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Sep 14, 2026 10:18 PM CDT. Right now temperatures run from 75°F to 88°F and the strongest wind is 7 mph.
- Which interstates run through Louisiana?
- Louisiana has 5 through interstates on this site: I-10, I-20, I-49, I-55 and I-59 — about 748 miles of interstate across the state. Each has its own page for the Louisiana stretch.
- Where are Louisiana road closures reported officially?
- Louisiana's official traveler information service is 511la.org, and it is where closures and restrictions are reported.
- How often are Louisiana road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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