NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Mardi Gras is just two weeks away, and a pattern change is coming.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE:\u00a0<\/b>HOW TO WATCH FOX 8 LIVE ON YOUR SMART TV FOR FREE<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nWarmer weather is ahead after weeks of cold Arctic blasts brought hard freezes and frigid parades.<\/p>\n
The Climate Prediction Center outlook highlights the southern and central US for well-above-normal temperatures next week until Mardi Gras.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>CPC Outlook<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis Week<\/h3>\n
The warm-up will be slow through the weekend as another front comes through on Wednesday, dropping temperatures back to the 50s.<\/p>\n
It will be frigid out the door Thursday with wind chills in the 20s and highs in the mid-50s.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE: <\/b>Mardi Gras 2026 parade schedule, routes and times<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nFriday is the last cold morning, starting with temperatures in the 30s, then quickly warming up to the 60s.<\/p>\n
Parades on Friday night will have great weather with clear skies and conditions in the 60s falling to 50s.<\/p>\n
Sunshine is the main story this weekend. Highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s each day. Low humidity continues making for a great spring feel.<\/p>\n\n![\"Weekend](\"https:\/\/gray-wvue-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/IXSAL5P27FCOTF5BR67NRFGVOI.png?auth=4270fd9e6f77268a597e2889aea0728f4d0122aaf228078945289a496302cb1c&width=980&height=540&smart=true\")
<\/div>Weekend Parades<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n![\"Weekend](\"https:\/\/gray-wvue-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/GCSYUC6J7RCL5GSDV3SIA3E6PM.png?auth=43e1d9013098ad43cf74d98ee78710bc93e5771ca4708d892da19103cfbf9acd&width=980&height=545&smart=true\")
<\/div>Weekend Parades<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNext Week<\/h3>\n
Temperatures continue to climb the following week, even higher into the mid 70s as humidity slowly creeps back in.<\/p>\n
Rain chances enter the forecast next Tuesday through Thursday with afternoon showers possible each day.<\/p>\n
RELATED: <\/b>NOLA Public Schools superintendent urges safety for students marching in Mardi Gras parades<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nA weather system that could bring rain and storms looks to move through around Friday, February 13th.<\/p>\n
After it passes, a dip in temperatures to the 60s makes for a nice feel on Endymion Saturday.<\/p>\n
A quick rebound back to the 70s comes Sunday, and remains through Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras.<\/p>\n\n![\"Carnival](\"https:\/\/gray-wvue-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/XWX7OVJQMBA2NBIK2MHUE7RP54.png?auth=7409adfa501fed3076f1e7d186ca5a51079164a683a6d29a7167a9c0fbd8f280&width=980&height=549&smart=true\")
<\/div>Carnival Outlook<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInto Mardi Gras<\/h3>\nMORE: <\/b>New Orleans prepares enhanced security for Carnival, Mardi Gras celebrations<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nTemperatures likely remain above-normal through Fat Tuesday, but another weather system could set up increasing rain chances during the week.<\/p>\n
Timing on this system is still unclear at this time.<\/p>\n
Continue to monitor the forecast as Mardi Gras gets closer, as this forecast is valid for one to two weeks.<\/p>\n
Any forecast beyond one week will be more uncertain and should be treated as a trend providing guidance.<\/p>\n
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This Week<\/h3>\n
The warm-up will be slow through the weekend as another front comes through on Wednesday, dropping temperatures back to the 50s.<\/p>\n
It will be frigid out the door Thursday with wind chills in the 20s and highs in the mid-50s.<\/p>\n
CLICK HERE: <\/b>Mardi Gras 2026 parade schedule, routes and times<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nFriday is the last cold morning, starting with temperatures in the 30s, then quickly warming up to the 60s.<\/p>\n
Parades on Friday night will have great weather with clear skies and conditions in the 60s falling to 50s.<\/p>\n
Sunshine is the main story this weekend. Highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s each day. Low humidity continues making for a great spring feel.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>Weekend Parades<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>Weekend Parades<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNext Week<\/h3>\n
Temperatures continue to climb the following week, even higher into the mid 70s as humidity slowly creeps back in.<\/p>\n
Rain chances enter the forecast next Tuesday through Thursday with afternoon showers possible each day.<\/p>\n
RELATED: <\/b>NOLA Public Schools superintendent urges safety for students marching in Mardi Gras parades<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nA weather system that could bring rain and storms looks to move through around Friday, February 13th.<\/p>\n
After it passes, a dip in temperatures to the 60s makes for a nice feel on Endymion Saturday.<\/p>\n
A quick rebound back to the 70s comes Sunday, and remains through Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>Carnival Outlook<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInto Mardi Gras<\/h3>\nMORE: <\/b>New Orleans prepares enhanced security for Carnival, Mardi Gras celebrations<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nTemperatures likely remain above-normal through Fat Tuesday, but another weather system could set up increasing rain chances during the week.<\/p>\n
Timing on this system is still unclear at this time.<\/p>\n
Continue to monitor the forecast as Mardi Gras gets closer, as this forecast is valid for one to two weeks.<\/p>\n
Any forecast beyond one week will be more uncertain and should be treated as a trend providing guidance.<\/p>\n
See a spelling or grammar error in our story? <\/i>Click Here<\/i><\/a> to report it. Please include the headline.<\/i><\/p>\nSubscribe to the Fox 8 <\/i>YouTube channel<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\nCopyright 2026 WVUE. All rights reserved.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div><\/div>Next Week<\/h3>\n
Temperatures continue to climb the following week, even higher into the mid 70s as humidity slowly creeps back in.<\/p>\n
Rain chances enter the forecast next Tuesday through Thursday with afternoon showers possible each day.<\/p>\n
RELATED: <\/b>NOLA Public Schools superintendent urges safety for students marching in Mardi Gras parades<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nA weather system that could bring rain and storms looks to move through around Friday, February 13th.<\/p>\n
After it passes, a dip in temperatures to the 60s makes for a nice feel on Endymion Saturday.<\/p>\n
A quick rebound back to the 70s comes Sunday, and remains through Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>Carnival Outlook<\/span>(WVUE)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nInto Mardi Gras<\/h3>\nMORE: <\/b>New Orleans prepares enhanced security for Carnival, Mardi Gras celebrations<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nTemperatures likely remain above-normal through Fat Tuesday, but another weather system could set up increasing rain chances during the week.<\/p>\n
Timing on this system is still unclear at this time.<\/p>\n
Continue to monitor the forecast as Mardi Gras gets closer, as this forecast is valid for one to two weeks.<\/p>\n
Any forecast beyond one week will be more uncertain and should be treated as a trend providing guidance.<\/p>\n
See a spelling or grammar error in our story? <\/i>Click Here<\/i><\/a> to report it. Please include the headline.<\/i><\/p>\nSubscribe to the Fox 8 <\/i>YouTube channel<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\nCopyright 2026 WVUE. All rights reserved.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>Into Mardi Gras<\/h3>\nMORE: <\/b>New Orleans prepares enhanced security for Carnival, Mardi Gras celebrations<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\nTemperatures likely remain above-normal through Fat Tuesday, but another weather system could set up increasing rain chances during the week.<\/p>\n
Timing on this system is still unclear at this time.<\/p>\n
Continue to monitor the forecast as Mardi Gras gets closer, as this forecast is valid for one to two weeks.<\/p>\n
Any forecast beyond one week will be more uncertain and should be treated as a trend providing guidance.<\/p>\n
See a spelling or grammar error in our story? <\/i>Click Here<\/i><\/a> to report it. Please include the headline.<\/i><\/p>\nSubscribe to the Fox 8 <\/i>YouTube channel<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\nCopyright 2026 WVUE. All rights reserved.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Temperatures likely remain above-normal through Fat Tuesday, but another weather system could set up increasing rain chances during the week.<\/p>\n
Timing on this system is still unclear at this time.<\/p>\n
Continue to monitor the forecast as Mardi Gras gets closer, as this forecast is valid for one to two weeks.<\/p>\n
Any forecast beyond one week will be more uncertain and should be treated as a trend providing guidance.<\/p>\n
See a spelling or grammar error in our story? <\/i>Click Here<\/i><\/a> to report it. Please include the headline.<\/i><\/p>\n Subscribe to the Fox 8 <\/i>YouTube channel<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WVUE. All rights reserved.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n