State Climatologist Jay Grymes said there could be lows of 20 degrees across the state between Monday and Wednesday and the National Weather Service (NWS) has said Baton Rouge could see its first snowfall in seven years. Newsweek has contacted the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for comment.

BATON ROUGE, La. - The National Weather Service is monitoring a possible winter weather event that will likely affect roadways as it moves through Louisiana. There is an Enhanced Risk

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.

Gov. Jeff Landry has issued a State of Emergency in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana. “Keeping Louisianans safe is our top priority.

NEW ORLEANS — Governor Jeff Landry issued a State of Emergency on Saturday ahead of freezing conditions expected to hit Southeast Louisiana 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.”

Very cold arctic air will interact with several systems to bring chances of freezing rain, sleet, and snow

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.

As a blast of winter weather is expected to hit Southeast Louisiana, parish officials are preparing to help those in need of a warm place to stay.

Most government agencies will be closed on Monday for the MLK Holiday, but many also are closing Tuesday because of the forecast wintry weather.