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
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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.
Send us your Baton Rouge area snow day photos and videos!
Louisiana First News would love to see your family playing in the snow! Send your photos and videos to our team.
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.
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.
Watch live: Skycam video of snowfall in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana First News’ sky camera gives a first-hand look at the snowfall in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to weather models, starting during the pre-dawn hours, there w
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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Roads in, near Baton Rouge closed due to winter weather
Winter weather has arrived in the Baton Rouge area which has led to road closures. Residents are experiencing extreme cold ...
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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 ...
House burns down in Baton Rouge; ruled arson
Investigators have ruled a vacant house fire on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as arson. According to the fire department, the fire ...
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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 ...