A prolonged stretch of cold, wet, and potentially dangerous winter weather is expected to impact Caddo and Bossier parishes later this week, with freezing rain, sleet, and snow forecast to develop by Friday night and intensify through the weekend.

Conditions will deteriorate beginning Wednesday, when widespread showers are expected across the region. Rain chances are near 100 percent, with daytime highs reaching the mid-50s. Showers may linger into Wednesday night, followed by mostly cloudy conditions on Thursday with only a slight chance of rain.

Temperatures will begin to trend downward on Friday as clouds and scattered showers persist. Highs are expected to reach only the upper 40s. More hazardous conditions are forecast to develop Friday night as temperatures fall into the lower 20s. Rain is expected to transition into freezing rain, with a slight chance of sleet. Precipitation chances Friday night are near 90 percent.

Saturday is expected to bring the most significant winter weather impacts. Forecasts call for freezing rain during the morning hours, followed by sleet and a slight chance of snow showers during the afternoon. Precipitation may be heavy at times, with moderate snow accumulation possible. Daytime highs are expected to remain in the upper 20s, increasing the risk of icy roads and hazardous travel conditions.

Cold and unsettled weather will continue into Saturday night, with lingering chances of freezing rain, sleet, and snow and overnight lows falling between 15 and 20 degrees. By Sunday, conditions are expected to slowly improve, though a slight chance of freezing rain remains during the morning. Afternoon highs are forecast to reach the lower 30s, with wind chill values dipping as low as 10 degrees during the morning hours.

Clearer but very cold conditions are expected Sunday night, with lows between 10 and 15 degrees. Monday is forecast to remain cold but dry, with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 30s.

Residents in both Caddo and Bossier parishes are encouraged to monitor weather updates closely and begin preparing now for potential travel disruptions, power outages, and dangerously cold temperatures as winter weather moves into the region.