LaSalle Parish residents are encouraged to make preparations today and tomorrow for the arctic blast that is headed to the area.

According to all models, temperatures will be dropping starting today once the rain moves through.

All weather sites, including the Weather Channel, KALB and CenLa Weather (Meteorologist Nick Mikulas) project temperatures to be in the high 20’s tonight, culminating with the high teens on Monday night and low teens on Tuesday night.

There is a chance of wintery mix on Monday, which could make for a more significant event early next week.

Here is the 6-day forecast by CenLa Weather (their app is available for electronic devices):

Friday, JAN 12: High 68º – Low 28º 60% Precipitation

Saturday, JAN 13: High 56º – Low 28º

Sunday, JAN 14: High 47º – Low 25º

Monday, JAN 15: High 33º – Low 18º 30% Precipitation

Tuesday, JAN 16: High 31º – Low 12º

Wednesday, JAN 17: High 40º – Low 23º

Residents are reminded to prepare for the extreme temperatures by wrapping pipes, getting supplies ready in the event of power outages, checking on the elderly, preparing shelter for animals and other preparations.

LaSalle Parish Sheriff Scott Franklin and LPSO Chief Executive Officer Lane Windham said the Sheriff’s Department and various emergency crews will be ready to assist should events warrant.

The Sheriff also reminded residents that should an ice event occur, please do not travel on the roadways.

The LaSalle Parish School System will monitor the weather and make determinations about any closures closer to when school is set to resume Tuesday, January 16.