Snow in Alexandria, Louisiana Winter storm alerts · 7-day snow forecast · average snowfall

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Measurable snow is rare in Alexandria: the 1991–2020 normal is just 0.4 inch a year, and nights reach freezing on about 27 days a year. When snow or ice does arrive, it causes outsized trouble because roads are rarely treated — watch for Winter Weather Advisories and Freeze Warnings.

Winter by month

MonthSnowfallDays 1″+Days with snow coverFreezing nightsAvg. low
November0.3″00345°F
December0″00841°F
January0″001039°F
February0.1″0<1542°F
March0″00149°F
Year0.4″0<127

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — snowfall at Alexandria (1 mi from the city center, +0 ft elevation difference); temperatures at Alexandria Intl. Airport. Averages smooth out big years: single winters can bring half or double the normal.

Winter weather map around Alexandria

Nearby cities

Lafayette0″/yrMonroe0.1″/yrLake Charles0″/yrBaton Rouge0.2″/yrNew Iberia0″/yrBossier City0.1″/yrShreveport0.1″/yrHouma0″/yr

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Questions

How much snow does Alexandria get a year?

0.4 inches in an average year (NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Alexandria station, 1 miles away).

Is there a winter storm warning for Alexandria today?

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How many freezing nights does Alexandria have?

About 27 nights a year drop to 32 °F or below (NOAA 1991–2020); the coldest month, January, averages a low of 39 °F.