Weekend Events in SWLA and Lake Charles (Weather Permitting)
Lake Charles, La [KNGT-FM] - The weekend is almost here, and most of the time we are pretty excited to get out of work, forget about our adult responsibilities, and let our hair down and do something fun.
The problem this weekend is that all eyes are on the weather. A strong cold front is heading to Louisiana this weekend, and the big question is how far south it will come down and what effects it will bring to the Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana area.
If all goes well, we still do what we always do each week, which is to make you a list of things going on in the Lake Area for you to go do. But of course, that is if the weather cooperates. Here's the latest forecast for the weekend first, and then we will get to a list of things to do.
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The National Weather Service's latest forecast is:
SaturdayShowers. High near 42. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday NightRain showers before midnight, then freezing rain likely. Low around 25. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.SundayA chance of freezing rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Now what is going on in Southwest Louisiana?
There are plenty of Mardi Gras Balls going on in the area. You may want to watch the weather before deciding to get out on the roadways to be safe.
Chuck Eats week has begun. This is where over 40 restaurants around Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana open their doors, and foodies rejoice by taking in discounts while trying new foods and places they have never eaten at before. Here is a list of all the local eateries participating.
Weather permitting, Dani Lacour will be having an album release party for her latest release, "In My Rearview". It will be taking place at Panorama in Downtown Lake Charles on Saturday evening, starting at 8:00 pm. Here are the details.
Stay warm, my friends.