I know it seems like we just entered fall, but we’re already ready to start looking into the winter predictions for Louisiana. Obviously, no one knows for sure what the 2024-2025 winter predictions will be, but thanks to the Farmers’ Almanac’s 2024-2025 winter predictions, we have a pretty good idea of what winter in Louisiana will be like. What do you think the winter weather predictions in Louisiana will be? Are you hoping for some snow? Or should I say sneaux?

While last winter in Louisiana was unseasonably cold, don’t expect that same treatment from Mother Nature this winter.

The Farmers’ Almanac predictions for the 2024-2025 winter are calling for a mild winter for the South Central U.S. So what exactly does that mean?

The Farmers’ Almanac breaks down the country by region, and they’re right more often than not! After all, they have been at it since 1818.

While December 21 marks the official start of winter, Louisiana winters tend to arrive fashionably late to the party. We are all too familiar with flip-flops on Christmas Day. Don't throw your winter coat in the attic just yet... winter in Louisiana tends to arrive with the New Year.

We’ll definitely start seeing cooler temperatures in December, but nothing like our friends up north.

January and February are when Louisiana typically sees those traditional winter temperatures, and the Farmers’ Almanac is predicting these months to bring unseasonably mild temperatures with above-average rainfall.

Looks like winter in Louisiana is going to be a rainy one! Since the Farmer's Almanac winter forecast for Louisiana is predicting above-average temperatures, I wouldn't count on seeing any snow this year.

As much as I love those rare Cajun flurries, I guess we'll have to settle for photos from the past of a snow-covered bayou, like this one below.

Before you run to Google, Mardi Gras is on March 4, 2025. It could be a cold and rainy Mardi Gras! I don't mind the cold, but standing on the parade route in the rain is something I think I've aged out of.

And a potentially wetter-than-normal winter, at that. As long as it doesn't turn to ice, I'm fine with that! There's nothing worse than icy roads, especially in Louisiana. Since we don't see those wintry conditions too often, we don't have the proper equipment to handle it. That's typically why roads close, and we are urged to stay home when there is the potential for ice on the roads. We just aren't built for it.

There’s no telling if it will turn into snow, but a few frosts may definitely be in the cards--especially in Northern Louisiana.

So, we are in for a mild, wet winter season this time around. We'll be in good company, as it looks like much of the Deep South is also in for a mild, wet winter.

The good news is that a mild, rainy winter means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to perfect that gumbo recipe.

While we wait for those winter temperatures to blow through, now is as good a time as any to start planning some winter activities. There are some wonderful Christmas light displays in Louisiana that are worth a road trip for. Don’t forget to get yourself some proper winter gear so you can tackle those temps like a champ.