What is today's weather forecast for Forest, LA?

Today's forecast for Forest shows a low of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of showers after 5am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Forest, LA?

The 7-day forecast for Forest shows highs from 53 to 70 degrees and lows from 37 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Forest, LA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Forest this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (20% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Sunday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Forest weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Forest forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Forest, LA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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46°F
Feels Like 46°F

Humidity 88% Dew Point 43°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.85 in.

Report from a personal weather station 0.6 mi. N of central Forest
at 4:23 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

20%

WedDec 17

30%

ThuDec 18

80%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

20%

MonDec 22

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 60°F to 66°F, reaching a high of 68°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 58°F with lows around 38°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - A severe icestorm struck central Illinois. It coated the ground with nearly two inches of glaze at Springfield. The storm caused 21 million dollars damage along with much hardship. Ice was on the trees until the 4th of January, and electricity was not restored until January 10th.

Forest, LA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the evening.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A chance of showers before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers after 3pm. High near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

About Forest, LA

Forest is a village in West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States. The population was 275 at the 2000 census. Forest Police Chief James Robert "Bob" Smith (Independent; born June 1931), with service since 1998 is the oldest elected official in the State of Louisiana, as of 2017. After thirty years as a mechanic for the United States Air Force, Smith began a civilian career with International Oil Company, based in Saudi Arabia. A North Carolina native, he retired to Forest, where his wife had formerly resided.

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