Though snow has stopped falling in Louisiana, continued freezing overnight temperatures mean residents should beware of black ice and fire hazards, Gov. Jeff Landry said in a press conference Wednesday afternoon. Such precautions will help the state avoid tragic events, Landry said.

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

Gov. Jeff Landry gave an update Tuesday about the severe winter weather that brought heavy snow to the state.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said the state is facing potential record snowfall that could close Mississippi River bridges from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.

Southern Louisiana from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to Lafayette was covered with historic snowfall Tuesday as Governor Jeff Landry announces closures.

Officials urged residents to stay off the road Wednesday, when dangerous conditions like black ice could occur.

WAFB's Ethan Tuttle is live with winter weather coverage in the Sherwood area of Baton Rouge. John Eads is live in Walker with how the winter weather is impacting the area.