Winn Parish residents should brace for a soggy midweek period that will give way to bitter cold and the potential for icy, hazardous conditions by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain is expected throughout Wednesday, with highs near 57 degrees and southeast winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 80 percent. Showers will continue into Wednesday night, with the possibility of a thunderstorm before 3 a.m. Rain remains likely overnight as temperatures dip to around 48 degrees. Winds will become calm by late night.

Thursday brings continued cloudy skies with a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly during the morning hours. Highs will reach near 59 degrees. Thursday night remains cloudy with another 30 percent chance of rain after midnight and lows near 46.

By Friday, clouds linger and rain chances increase again, especially after noon. Highs will be near 55 degrees. Conditions take a dramatic turn Friday night as temperatures plunge to around 25 degrees. Rain is expected before midnight, transitioning to rain or freezing rain as colder air moves in. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday poses the greatest risk, as freezing rain and sleet are likely before noon, followed by a mix of rain, freezing rain, and sleet throughout the day. Highs will struggle to reach 33 degrees, creating a high potential for icy roads, bridges, and elevated surfaces. Saturday night remains cloudy with lows near 20 and continued chances for freezing rain and sleet.

Sunday offers only slight improvement, with a small chance of rain or freezing rain under partly sunny skies. Highs will hover near 37 degrees before falling to around 18 Sunday night.

Conditions improve Monday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 46.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepare for possible winter weather impacts, including dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages from late Friday through the weekend.