Tracking a sunny and mild end to the year before a warmer weekend

TODAY: I'm tracking clouds exiting during the morning hours, leading to a sunny afternoon. Winds will be out of the southwest at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, helping temperatures get into the mid-40s by the afternoon hours.

TONIGHT: I'm tracking temperatures dropping into the mid-20s by the end of the night as clouds gradually enter the area. Winds will continue to blow out of the southwest at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

EXTENDED: I'm tracking temperatures warming into the upper 30s by the afternoon hours of New Year's Day as a mix of clouds and sun sticks around. Afternoon temperatures will warm into the low 40s by Friday and Saturday, then get into the low 50s for Sunday through Tuesday afternoon. A mix of clouds and sun can be expected throughout all of this time frame, and no precipitation is anticipated.