Residents across Winn Parish can look forward to a stretch of sunny skies and gradually warming temperatures through the remainder of the week and into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will bring mostly sunny conditions with a high near 71 degrees. South winds are expected at 5 to 10 mph during the day. Wednesday night will remain mostly clear, with overnight lows dropping to around 48 degrees.

Sunshine will continue Thursday with a high near 79 degrees. Clear skies are expected Thursday night as temperatures fall to around 54 degrees.

The warming trend will continue Friday with sunny conditions and a high near 84 degrees. Friday night will remain clear with a low around 57 degrees.

Heading into the weekend, Saturday will be sunny with a high near 87 degrees. Clear conditions will continue Saturday night with lows around 59 degrees.

Sunday is expected to remain sunny and warm with a high near 88 degrees, providing ideal weather for outdoor activities across the parish.

Forecasters say the extended period of sunshine and warmer temperatures will give the region a taste of early spring conditions throughout the week.