Law enforcement, first responders and towing companies were busy as Tuesday was a day filled with accidents, slip-and-slides, stalled vehicles and some stuck on the side of the roads.

“Today (Tuesday), we experienced a very high number of emergency calls,” said Minden Mayor Nick Cox. “We encountered vehicles struggling to climb hills, vehicles sliding off the roads, and the added traffic from the congested interstate made it an exceptionally busy day.”

Looking ahead, Wednesday’s travel may be even more challenging. As the ice on the roads melts, it will refreeze at night when the temperatures plunge again, making traveling dangerous for most of this week.

“The issue we’re currently facing is that although the roads may appear fine, they are actually not safe at all,” said the mayor. “We urge everyone to avoid traveling Wednesday.”

Additionally, he said, the city is gearing up to handle the inevitable reports of water leaks as the temperature rises above freezing this afternoon.

Schools remain closed today (Wednesday), however, Webster Parish Journal should have an update later in the day.

Forecasts show a light warming with sunshine before the clouds make another appearance.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 6. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

* Information from National Weather Service.