Overview
- Friday parades begin with sunshine in the low 70s and finish the night in the 50s.
- A cold front Saturday trims highs to the low 60s, with temperatures falling from the upper 50s after sunset to the upper 40s late.
- Sunday turns slightly warmer with sun and afternoon readings reaching the mid 60s.
- Acadiana nights stay chilly in the 40s with no freezes expected, keeping local Mardi Gras events on track.
- Next week trends warmer with highs near the low 70s, light rain possible Wednesday and an uncertain chance of late‑week thunderstorms.