Snow in new orleans

Snow is falling on the north shore

Snow is falling on the north shore Snow has started falling on parts of the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Snowfall is being reported by observers on the North Shore this morning, and the NWS has issued a winter weather alert for the metro area through noon.

A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow and sleet will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving, particularly on elevated bridges and overpasses.

A wintry mix of precipitation is expected this morning.

A strong and cold upper level storm system combined with low pressure over the Florida panhandle will cause rain to mix with sleet and snow this morning across east central Louisiana, southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi.

The wintry mix is expected to changeover to mostly snow during of the morning rush hour from about 6 a.m. to 10 am. It will diminish to a mixture of patchy light rain and light sleet by noon. It should taper off during the early afternoon.

The ground is expected to remain warm with temps above freezing. However one to two inches of snow and sleet accumulation will be possible on grassy areas and elevated road surfaces like bridges & overpasses.