February's Snow Full Moon and Slightly Warmer Temperatures for Sunday Night

After a cold January, February brings some relief with a Snow Moon and slightly warmer temps.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 4:31pm

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After the below-freezing temperatures that ended January, February is turning the tides slightly warmer in the New Orleans area. While still below average, Sunday saw slightly 'warmer' temperatures than the previous few days. A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect for some parishes overnight, but winds will be calmer. Residents are advised to look up at the sky for the February Snow Moon.

Why it matters

The shift to slightly warmer temperatures in February provides some relief after the frigid end to January in the New Orleans region. The Snow Moon and calmer winds also make for a more pleasant evening, though the risk of freezing temperatures remains in some areas.

The details

Sunday saw parades go on as planned in the New Orleans area, unlike the previous day. Temperatures reached the low 30s and upper 20s overnight, with a Freeze Warning in effect for some lake parishes, the I-10/I-12 corridor, and the South Shore starting at midnight through 9am Monday. A Cold Weather Advisory was also issued for St. Tammany parish and the Mississippi coast. However, winds will be calmer compared to the end of January, making the cold more tolerable.

  • The Pearl River Lions Parade kicked off at 6pm on Sunday evening.
  • The Freeze Warning is in effect from midnight through 9am Monday.
  • The Cold Weather Advisory is in effect through 9am Monday.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency that issued the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory for the New Orleans region.

Ginger

The author's dog who was not happy about the cold temperatures the previous night in the Lower Garden District.

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What they’re saying

“Last night a little before midnight, it was in the mid-20s in the Lower Garden District. It was COLD!!! When I walked my dog, Ginger, she legit had 3-LAYERS on and was *not* a happy camper so bring on the warmer temperatures :) LOL”

— Natalie Parsons, Author (wgno.com)

What’s next

Residents should continue to monitor weather forecasts and advisories as the region transitions from the frigid end of January to the slightly warmer temperatures of February.

The takeaway

While still below average, the slightly warmer temperatures and calmer winds in February provide some relief for New Orleans residents after the harsh cold of late January. The February Snow Moon also offers a pleasant sight in the evening sky.