Erin Davis/Axios Visuals New Orleans is going to be frigid next week and the National Weather Service is even talking about the stuff of myths — snow in south Louisiana. Why it matters: There's hope,

The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas and create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temps for days.

Frye said windchill is forecasted to be below 25 degrees before midnight and up until 9 a.m. Tuesday for New Orleans. Winds are gusting at about 20 mph Monday. After the frigid morning Tuesday, winds are expected to slow down to about 5 to 10 mph, while temperatures will remain below average and only rise to the 40s.

The potential for snowfall on the Crescent City and the Red Stick next week is "looking increasingly possible," the National Weather Service in Slidell said Friday.

Snow is a rarity in the Crescent City, but history shows it’s not impossible. The last measurable snowfall in Orleans Parish was recorded on Dec. 4, 2009, when less than an inch fell, according to the National Weather Service in New Orleans.

The weather app installed on my smart phone says the forecast for Tuesday is for up to five inches of snow in New Orleans. WWL TV Meteorologist Payton Malone says the app on his phone this morning pre

Baton Rouge doesn't usually get the right mix of cold and moisture for snow, according to the National Weather Service.

The utility said its stocking extra chemicals and filling storage tanks to maintain a safe and drinkable water supply.

The temperature is predicted to be around 22 degrees during the swearing-in, the coldest since Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration.

New Orleans residents, get ready for a mix of wet mornings and cool, breezy afternoons this week! From rain showers to sunny breaks, temperatures will range between 40°F (5°C) and 69°F (20°C). Whether you’re dodging rain or enjoying mild afternoons,

Waves of frigid air sweeping across the U.S., briefly hitting the ArkLaTex. Here's when North Louisiana is likely to receive a bit of snow next week.

We are going to get extremely cold next week," one forecaster said. "However it takes a lot to get winter weather down here on the Gulf Coast.”