Colder conditions on the way this weekend

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -- A few light-to-moderate showers will wind down across the area Wednesday afternoon. They’re mostly along and south of the I-10/12 corridor, and they should be out of here by mid-afternoon.

Skies stay mostly cloudy, and highs still climb into the mid-to-upper 70s, a touch warmer than average. A weak front slips through overnight. It won’t drop temperatures much, but it will pull in much drier air.

That dry air is the start of a bigger story. A reinforcing front arrives Thursday night, and lows will fall into the 40s north and west of the lakes and into the lower 50s to the south. Friday looks closer to average, with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

The strongest front of the week sweeps through Friday night. That sends lows into the upper 30s north of I-10/12 and keeps the south in the 40s and lower 50s.

Saturday’s highs will struggle to reach the mid-to-upper 60s under clear skies. Some areas could see frost Saturday morning, but it will be a stretch. Winds and dew points would have to line up just right. Keep that in mind for the plants and the pets.

Dry air and ongoing drought conditions also raise fire spread concerns Thursday through Saturday. If your parish is under a burn ban, don’t burn anything outdoors. If you’re not under a ban, take extra precautions.

Boaters should also be ready for Small Craft Advisory-level winds Thursday night, with another round starting Saturday night. Seas build to 6-10 feet by Monday.

Some storms return Monday and it could be windy and blustery. Stay locked in with the Fox 8 Weather app for the latest on the timing of these fronts.

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