Residents across DeSoto Parish can expect a stretch of mostly sunny skies and cooler temperatures through the end of the week and into the holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring mostly sunny conditions with a high near 61 degrees. Winds will shift from the southwest to the northwest during the morning hours, blowing between 5 and 15 mph with gusts that could reach 20 mph. Skies will remain mostly clear Wednesday night, with temperatures dipping to around 33 degrees.

Thursday ushers in cooler air, with sunny skies and a high near 49. Clear conditions will continue into

Thursday night, as lows settle near 34.

Warmer temperatures return slightly on Friday, with sunshine and a high near 59. Friday night will remain mostly clear, with lows around 35.

The weekend will continue the trend of dry, bright weather. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 53, followed by a mostly clear night and a low around 32. Sunday stays sunny with a high near 52, and temperatures will fall to near 29 Sunday night under clear skies.Looking ahead to Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be sunny with a high near 54—ideal weather for outdoor activities and community events.

Overall, the forecast offers a calm and pleasant stretch, with cool mornings, mild afternoons, and plenty of sunshine for DeSoto Parish.