Residents of Grant Parish can expect a stretch of mostly sunny and mild weather as the area moves through the end of the week and into the new year, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring sunny skies with afternoon temperatures reaching near 61 degrees. Winds will remain light, becoming westerly at around 5 mph during the morning hours. Clear conditions are expected Wednesday night, with lows dropping to around 37 degrees.

New Year’s Day is forecast to be mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 67 degrees. Cloud cover will increase slightly Thursday night, with mostly cloudy skies and overnight lows near 50.

By Friday, temperatures will continue to rise, with partly sunny conditions and highs reaching approximately 75 degrees. Skies will clear again Friday night, with lows around 53.

The weekend outlook remains favorable, with sunny skies on Saturday and a high near 71 degrees. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 43 degrees. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 68, followed by clear conditions Sunday night and lows near 46.

Looking ahead to Monday, mostly sunny skies are expected to continue, with daytime highs reaching around 72 degrees.

Overall, the extended forecast points to comfortable temperatures and dry conditions, providing an ideal start to the new year for outdoor activities across Grant Parish.