DeSoto Parish residents can expect a stretch of mostly sunny skies and seasonably mild temperatures heading into the New Year, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 61 degrees. Southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, providing a light breeze throughout the day. Skies will remain clear Wednesday night, with temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees and southwest winds near 5 mph.

On New Year’s Day, conditions remain pleasant with mostly sunny skies and a high near 67 degrees. Southwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, making for a comfortable holiday.

Clouds will increase Thursday night, with mostly cloudy skies and a low near 53 degrees. By Friday, sunshine returns with a high around 76 degrees, marking one of the warmest days of the forecast period.

Clear skies are expected Friday night, with lows near 47 degrees.

The weekend brings continued fair weather. Saturday will be sunny with a high near 67 degrees, followed by mostly clear skies and a low around 44 degrees Saturday night. Sunday stays mostly sunny with temperatures climbing to about 69 degrees, while Sunday night remains mostly clear with a low near 49 degrees.

Looking ahead to Monday, DeSoto Parish will see partly sunny skies and a high near 70 degrees, wrapping up a stretch of favorable winter weather.

Residents are encouraged to enjoy the mild conditions, especially for outdoor activities and New Year celebrations.