Most precipitation, freezing sleet and snow mix, is expected to fall from 7 p.m. Sunday and be clear from our area 6 p.m. Monday, according to National Weather Service predictions.
Forecasters also believe below freezing temps will continue through Wednesday afternoon. Area residents are also urged to:
• Use care while traveling roads. Ground cooling occurs and could impact the refreeze of melted material. Could also render traveling hazardous if this refreeze occurs due to the ground cooling. Ground temperature today was 40 degree.
• Use caution if you need to cross elevated roads and bridges.
• Check on neighbors and protect people, pets, pipes and plants.
• Remember to check for road and business closures before leaving home or work, and slow down if you need to travel. Move over and yield to emergency vehicles.
Temperatures and the wind-chill will be very cold and cause problems for people working outside. If possible, dress in layers and wear warm, comfortable footwear. If possible, do not work outside for extended periods.
School closures
Webster Parish School Superintendent Johnny Rowland said schools will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Day.
“We hope to make a decision about Tuesday by early afternoon Monday,” Rowland said.
Louisiana Tech University’s Barksdale and Bossier campuses will be closed through Wednesday with classes resuming Thursday.
Essential staff who need to be on campus for work will be notified by their supervisors. The Payroll Office will provide guidance for essential employees required to work and instructions for recording leave for the weather closure.
Though the Ruston campus is closed, some services will be open for students who remain on campus.
Tech Table will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, closed Monday for MLK, and open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The Lambright Center will be open from noon to 8 p.m. today. Hours for Monday through Wednesday are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. TechCare will be open normal hours.
Please continue to monitor campus communications through email, social media, and the ERT website at https://ert.latech.edu/.
Bossier Parish Community College campuses in Bossier, Natchitoches, and Many will be closed Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday, January 17. Virtual classes will still meet and student services will still be available virtually.
Campuses will also closed Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Campuses will reopen Thursday, January 18. Administrators will continue to monitor the weather throughout the weekend and send updates as needed. Information will be posted on the BPCC website, social media and communicated through BPCC email and Cavs Alert System.
Business closures:
Little Steps of Faith Child Enrichment Center will be closed Monday due to the weather.
Updates on the weather, as well as closures, including streets will be posted throughout today and Monday.
Click here for original forecast: websterparishjournal.com/2024/01/14/forecast-winter-storm-warning-in-effect/
5 p.m. Update: https://websterparishjournal.com/2024/01/14/update-5-p-m-sunday/