National Weather ServiceLouisianaWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Louisiana
The National Weather Service issued 4 winter storm warnings for Louisiana in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 44th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 63% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Bossier was covered most often (15 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Louisiana get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Louisiana. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Louisiana get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Louisiana?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier | 15 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Caddo | 15 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Claiborne | 15 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| Webster | 15 | 3 | January 24, 2026 |
| East Carroll | 14 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
| Franklin | 14 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
| Madison | 14 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
| Morehouse | 14 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
| Ouachita | 14 | 2 | January 24, 2026 |
| Tensas | 14 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
| Union | 14 | 2 | January 24, 2026 |
| West Carroll | 14 | 1 | January 15, 2024 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Louisiana.