DeSoto Parish residents can expect mostly sunny skies and steadily warming temperatures over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will be mostly sunny with highs near 55 degrees and a north wind between 5 and 10 mph keeping conditions cool. Skies will clear Wednesday night, with temperatures falling to around 33 degrees.

Sunshine continues on Thursday, with highs near 58 degrees, followed by clear skies overnight and lows around 40 degrees.

A warmer pattern sets in on Friday, as sunny conditions push afternoon temperatures to about 68 degrees. Friday night will remain mostly clear, with lows near 41 degrees.

The pleasant weather holds through the weekend, with Saturday bringing sunny skies and highs near 67 degrees, and overnight temperatures around 43 degrees.

By Sunday, mostly sunny conditions return with temperatures climbing to near 69 degrees, offering a mild and comfortable close to the week.

While mornings will remain cool, the extended forecast points to improving conditions and plenty of sunshine across DeSoto Parish.