Gov. Jeff Landry announced that state offices would be closed through Thursday, asking Louisianans to "hang in there" for 36 more hours before conditions begin to normalize

A significant portion of I-10 is closed in both directions in Louisiana west of Baton Rouge to the Texas border.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.

Southern Louisiana from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to Lafayette was covered with historic snowfall Tuesday as Governor Jeff Landry announces closures.

Landry said snow and ice will create treacherous travel conditions in regions where there are accumulations and plunging temperatures could create water pressure and delivery problems throughout the state.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to ask for help to lower commercial tolls planned for the new Interstate 10-Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles. He also spoke about the need for a streamlined federal environmental review process and help in building the I-10 Bridge in Baton Rouge.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and state officials held a news briefing on Wednesday to update residents on the unprecedented weather event and its ongoing challenges. The governor commended the Department of Transportation and Development workers,

But as people braced to move, confusion and anxiety spread Tuesday through homeless encampments like the one on Earhart Boulevard beneath the U.S. 90 overpass — the very site where the Landry administration relocated people after a set of similar sweeps before a Taylor Swift concert series last year.

Gov. Jeff Landry laid out how Louisiana is preparing for snow, ice and freezing weather as a winter storm nears.

Pursuant to Governor Landry’s Jan. 1, 2025, executive order, the State of Louisiana will work to secure state-maintained interstates, bridges, and transportation lines in addition to ensuring that public streets, sidewalks, and other right of ways in Orleans Parish are in clean, accessible and safe condition.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order that will assist in efforts surrounding the unhoused community.

The state faced its worst storm in decades with up to 10 inches shutting down roads. States of emergency were declared across the South due to unusual wintry conditions.