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Snow may have saved some Louisiana crops from the freeze; crawfish thriving despite winter weather
Crawfish is a multi-million dollar industry here in Louisiana, so when snow fell in South Louisiana, there was a concern for this year’s season.
Will rare Louisiana snowstorm impact 2025 crawfish season? Here's what experts say.
In early December, some Louisiana restaurants started serving up the boiled Gulf Coast delicacy, signaling the start of what could be a regular crawfish season. And seafood industry experts said a deep freeze would be the only thing that could stop that from happening.
How will the winter storm impact crawfish season?
Many took to social media yesterday to share winter photos, but others shared their concern for the snow’s impact on crawfish season. According to Ashley Soileau, owner of JT’s Seafood, the crawfish are just fine.
How will our snowfall and hard freeze affect crawfish season?
Now that we’re thawing out after the snow and hard freeze across the Houston area, so are the crawfish. During cold temperatures, crawfish either die or just won’t come out of the mud. So will that mean crawfish will be in short supply now?
Could the Louisiana winter storm impact crawfish season? Expert explains
Freezing temperatures from the winter storm could impact Louisiana’s crawfish industry. Farmers are already seeing the effects of the cold weather, which has slowed crawfish activity and could delay the season.
Will the snow impact crawfish season in Louisiana?
Before firing up the boil, will the cold temperatures of the last few weeks and snow affect the beginning of the season?
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