The chill that's been biting at the bones of New Orleans residents is on track to ease in the coming days. Today's steadfast sunshine is forecasted to push the mercury up to a more comfortable 53°F, modestly heralded by a northeast wind hovering between 5 to 10 mph. And while the night may bring temperatures down back to around 40°F, the city's inhabitants can anticipate clear skies, allowing an unobstructed view of the stars, without threat of a single cluttering cloud, as the National Weather Service of New Orleans projects a steady climb in temperatures.
The onset of the week promises further reprieve; starting Sunday, daily highs are expected to gradually increase and the impending Christmas promises warmth, as Tuesday might touch near 68°F followed by a slight chance of showers entering the scene Tuesday night, the possibility seems a distant concern when juxtaposed against the wide smile of the sun promised during the daylight hours, remaining in the forecast throughout the week. "Sunny, with a high near 65," reports the NWS of Monday's outlook, while Monday night is merely flagged for its minor shift to "mostly clear."
As for those with holiday plans, Christmas Day carries a dose of uncertainty, albeit alongside a generous helping of warmth, the high is slated to reach 71°F with "a chance of showers and thunderstorms" creeping in as the day matures, courtesy of a southern wind that's setting sail at 5 to 10 mph. Observers of the weather pattern might notice trends toward wetter conditions, peaking towards the tail end of next week, but the showers appear to dance with the sunshine in a delicate but hopeful equilibrium, as per the National Weather Service reports.
Residents keeping an eye on the sky can expect the mixed bag to dangle a little while longer; the forecast extending beyond Christmas is, to be blunt, a seesaw of clear skies and intermittent showers, the warmth stubbornly latching on alongside nightly chances of rainfall, though nothing appears to tip the scale toward outright storminess, so while the NWS indicates that "Thursday night" could usher in another chance for showers and thunderstorms with a low of 60°F and offering "a chance of showers" for Friday as well it is the sheer notion of sunshine and highs of 73°F that seems the more captivating aspect of the week's end, giving us all more than one reason to step out and enjoy the festivities.
