Freezing weather expected for Mardi Gras Day

NEW ORLEANS — Arctic air will surge into the New Orleans area just before Mardi Gras Day, but even this weekend looks chilly with temperatures mainly in the 40s and 50s. 

Models have differed greatly with timing and intensity of the arrival of the coldest air. Right now, both global models (GFS and European) agree that it likely won’t be until Monday or Tuesday that the coldest air arrives this far south.

WHEN WILL THE COLD START?

The first push of cooler air will gradually filter in Thursday night…