NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A strong cold front is ushering in much colder weather across the northern Gulf Coast region, with freezing temperatures and gusty winds dominating the forecast. Overnight lows are expected to drop into the 30s, with some areas north of Lake Pontchartrain dipping below freezing. Winds from the northwest, gusting up to 35 mph, will make it feel even colder, with wind chill or "feels like" temperatures in the low to mid 20s. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the area through Monday morning. Monday will bring sunny skies but little warmth, as temperatures are expected to stay in the 30s to low 40s despite plenty of sunshine. Winds will remain brisk through Monday, adding to the chill. Temperatures will fall again Monday night, with lows in the 20s to low 30s. Frost is expected in many areas by midweek, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Daytime highs will struggle to climb past the mid-40s for most of the week. Rain chances return later in the week as a developing system in the Gulf brings moisture back to the area. While wintry precipitation is not expected, heavy rainfall could create localized flooding in urban and low-lying areas on Friday. The National Weather Services advises residents to bundle up and take precautions to protect pets, plants, and pipes from freezing conditions. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Louisiana remembers Kareem Badawi McCollum and Murray lead the Pelicans to a 2nd win in 3 days over the Wizards, 110-98 Cold snap hits New Orleans: Freezing temperatures, gusty winds this week Aneesah Morrow leads undefeated No. 6 LSU to 73-63 win over Auburn Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards