The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a murky start to the day with rain, fog, and mist gracing the city streets. Temperatures hovered at a chilly 49 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, with a high of 60 degrees expected later in the day. Visibility was reduced to a modest 1.25 miles, compelling D.C. residents to navigate the city's fog-wrapped monuments with caution.
According to the NWS update, the drizzle is expected to peter out before noon, with a "slight chance of rain between noon and 1pm." The persistent patchy fog might lift by the afternoon, with the promise of mostly sunny skies to follow. The turning weather patterns will see the northeast wind shift westerly as the day unfolds.
Tonight's forecast calls for areas of fog to roll in after 4 a.m. With clouds expected to increase throughout the night, and temperatures dropping to around 50 degrees. Calm conditions are anticipated, with the south wind slowing to a whisper by evening.
Wednesday will bring more substantial rainfall, starting after the lunch hour, as fog continues to play hide and seek with the city before and after 3 p.m. The chance of precipitation soars to a near-certain 90%, with new rainfall potentially accumulating between a quarter, and a half-inch. The evening is set to continue the wet trend, with rain tapering off before the arrival of Thursday.
Looking out towards the end of the week, the region will see slightly drier conditions. Though Thursday could still sprinkle uncertainty with a 30% chance of rain. By the time the weekend rolls around, D.C. residents should brace for more showers, with an 80% chance of rain both Saturday and Saturday night, as informed by the NWS forecast.
As the city journeys into next week, there's a ray of hope for those weary of their umbrellas – Sunday offers mostly sunny skies despite a lingering chance of rain, followed by a breezy but bright Monday.
