As 2023 draws to a close, Oxford residents looking ahead can expect a week of varied weather, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.

Currently, the city is under overcast skies with the mercury at 41°F. The humidity is holding steady at 81%, and winds are coming from the northwest at 8 mph, occasionally gusting up to 15 mph.

The forecast for tonight, Dec. 26, suggests mostly cloudy conditions with temperatures dipping to around 33°F. Light west northwest winds will continue throughout the evening.

Wednesday, Dec. 27, is expected to start off partly sunny, eventually giving way to full sunshine. The daytime high is anticipated to be near 54°F with calm winds in the afternoon. The evening will see a shift as skies become mostly cloudy and temperatures fall to about 32°F. A light south southeast wind will pick up after midnight.

The sunny trend continues into Thursday, Dec. 28, with mostly sunny skies and a high around 53°F. Winds will shift from south southeast to west in the afternoon. As the sun sets, expect partly cloudy skies with an overnight low near 29°F.

A slight change is in store for Friday, Dec. 29, with a 20% chance of showers after noon. Despite the chance of rain, the day will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 43°F. Nighttime will bring partly cloudy conditions and a low around 30°F.

The weekend forecast looks promising for outdoor activities. Saturday, Dec. 30, will be mostly sunny with a high near 46°F, and the night is expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 28°F. Sunday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, is set to be sunny with a daytime high near 50°F and a mostly clear night with a low around 29°F.

As the New Year rings in on Monday, Jan. 1, the weather will remain mostly sunny with a high near 53°F. However, there is a slight chance of rain in the evening, with a low around 31°F.

Residents and visitors in Oxford should keep an eye on the weather, as conditions can change.