NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — After a couple of sunny days with mild temperatures, changes are on the way for Christmas Day across the region. Christmas Eve will remain mostly quiet, with increasing clouds late at night and temperatures holding steady in the upper 50s. A few light showers may develop over coastal areas before sunrise, but most festivities on Christmas Eve should remain dry. On Christmas Day, expect a cloudy start with patchy fog developing in the afternoon as rain chances increase. Showers are likely, especially during the late morning and afternoon hours, with isolated thunderstorms possible. While severe weather isn’t anticipated, a few storms could bring localized heavy rain. Temperatures will reach the mid- to upper-60s with gusty winds up to 30 mph in some areas. As the day progresses, fog could become a more significant issue, especially by evening. Travelers should be cautious on the roads late Christmas night as visibility may be reduced. Rain chances continue into Thursday, with unseasonably warm weather expected through the weekend. Highs could climb into the 70s, nearly 15 degrees above average for late December. A potential cold front may finally clear out the rain by Monday. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Eggs added to FDA's updated healthy claim food list What is brain rot, and could you be experiencing it? Street in Central Business District reopens to pedestrians after partial building collapse Lopsided loss sinks the reeling Saints further into evaluation mode How can you track Santa's journey to Southeast Louisiana? WGNO spoke with NORAD to find out