A cold air mass crept back into South and Central Louisiana during the first few days of March. An upper level disturbance moved across the region during the morning of the 4th producing yet another round of freezing rain for the region.

Winter Weather in WEST CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Temperatures slowly fell to freezing just before sunrise during the 4th while light rain fell across the northern portions of the parish. Temperatures remained right at the freezing mark through mid morning while rain was ongoing, however all the ice was melted before noon. Total ice accumulations were very light and no ice related problems were noted in the parish.

Ice Storm in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 02:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Freezing rain began early in the morning across Beauregard Parish with portions of the parish reaching a quarter of an inch accumulation just after sunrise. Most of the parish received around two tenths of an inch accumulation or more. Numerous tree branches were broken and some trees felled during the event.

Winter Weather in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with portions of the parish reaching to near two tenths of an inch by the end of the event in the afternoon.  A few Mardi Gras events were affected in the parish, however most events went on as planned.

Winter Weather in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with portions of the parish reaching to near two tenths of an inch by the end of the event in the afternoon.  A few Mardi Gras events were affected in the parish, however most events went on as planned. Also, some overpasses along Interstate 10 were temporarily closed during the middle of the day.

Winter Weather in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with portions of the parish reaching to near two tenths of an inch by the end of the event in the afternoon.  A few Mardi Gras events were affected in the parish, however most events went on as planned.

Ice Storm in UPPER ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with portions of the parish reaching to around a quarter of an inch during the morning. Interstate 10 was temporarily closed between Breaux Bridge and Baton Rouge across the Atchafalaya River until the ice melted in the afternoon.

Winter Weather in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 05:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Temperatures fell to freezing during rain around sunrise on the 4th with most of the ice accumulation occurring across the far northern portions of the parish. Ice accumulation of around one tenth of an inch occurred before temperatures rose above freezing around midday to early afternoon. No ice accumulation was reported along the coast.

Winter Weather in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 05:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Temperatures fell to freezing during rain around sunrise on the 4th with most of the ice accumulation occurring across the far northern portions of the parish. Ice accumulation of around one tenth of an inch occurred before temperatures rose above freezing around midday to early afternoon. No ice accumulation was reported along the coast.

Winter Weather in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with portions of the parish reaching to around two tenths of an inch by the end of the event in the afternoon. Only one bridge closure was reported in the parish which was across the Atchafalaya River at Krotz Springs.

Winter Weather in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with far south portions of the parish reaching to around two tenths of an inch by the end of the event although most locations received around one tenth of an inch or less. The ice was melted during the afternoon when temperatures rose above freezing. Some schools that were attempting to make up time during Mardi Gras for missing days due to ice and snow earlier in the year had to cancel the make-up days.

Winter Weather in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with some locations in the parish reaching to around two tenths of an inch by the end of the event.  The ice was melted during the afternoon when temperatures rose above freezing.

Winter Weather in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with most locations in the parish reaching to around one tenth of an inch by the end of the event.  The ice was melted during the afternoon when temperatures rose above freezing.

Winter Weather in EAST CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Temperatures slowly fell to freezing just before sunrise during the 4th while light rain fell across the northern portions of the parish. Temperatures remained right at the freezing mark through mid morning while rain was ongoing, however all the ice was melted before noon. Total ice accumulations were very light and no ice related problems were noted in the parish.

Winter Weather in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 02:25:00 to 04-MAR-14 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Freezing rain began early in the morning during the 4th as temperatures fell to freezing while rain was ongoing. Ice accumulations were very light across the south sections of the parish and ranged up to near two tenths of an inch near Dequincy. Ice melted during the middle of the day and no ice related travel problems were reported in the parish.

Winter Weather in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with portions of the parish reaching to around a one tenth of an inch by the end of the event in the afternoon when temperatures rose above freezing. Some schools that were attempting to make up time during Mardi Gras for missing days due to ice and snow earlier in the year had to cancel the make-up days.

Winter Weather in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 04-MAR-14 03:00:00 to 04-MAR-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Freezing rain began early in the morning across the area with portions of the parish reaching to around a one tenth of an inch by the end of the event in the afternoon when temperatures rose above freezing. A few bridge closures were reported along with Interstate 49 through Alexandria during the event. All road ways were reopened in the afternoon. Some schools that were attempting to make up time during Mardi Gras for missing days due to ice and snow earlier in the year had to cancel the make-up days.