The four corners of Louisiana – from Shreveport to Monroe and Lake Charles to New Orleans – were preparing Sunday for an unprecedented winter storm.

The South endures more wildfires per year than any other region, and Louisiana is not exempt from this trend. In 2023, Louisiana saw more than 1300 wildfires and an extreme period of summer drought.

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.

Sub-freezing temperatures and a high chance of snow have officials in Louisiana treating the approaching winter weather as an emergency, one in which they anticipate road closures and other impacts from the frigid conditions.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has stirred controversy by urging residents to display the "Make America Great Again" flag to celebrate President Trump's re-election.

Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana early next week, when snow is expected to accumulate in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for the state in effect from Monday through Thursday.

A new Louisiana barbecue restaurant opened in Walnut Creek on Sunday. Dad’s BBQ Next Generation began serving ribs, tri-tips, links, rib tips and chicken on Tice Valley Boulevard.

Combat veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is among President-elect Trump's more controversial cabinet nominees.

East Texas A&M 2-16 The SE Louisiana Lions' road trip will continue as they head out to face the East Texas A&M Lions at 2:00 p.m. ET on Monday at East Texas A&M Field House. East Texas A&M took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on SE Louisiana,

Jacob Plocher finished with a personal best time of 2:28:24.73 for the Louisiana Marathon. it was a windy, cold day for the 26.2-mile race in Baton Rouge.