Snowfall totals across the southern half of the state continued to increase in Monday forecasts to what could be record-breaking levels. Here's what to know for the New Orleans metro, the northshore,

The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas and create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temps for days.

Gov. Jeff Landry laid out how Louisiana is preparing for snow, ice and freezing weather as a winter storm nears.

Gov. Jeff Landry and state leaders urged people to prepare for severe winter weather bringing snow to Louisiana in a Monday afternoon news conference.