Residents of the nation's capital can expect a mixed bag of spring weather this week. In a recent update, the NWS forecasted a mostly sunny Monday with a comfortable high of 53 degrees and blustery winds reaching up to 22 mph. Early risers were greeted by a chilly 44°F this morning, so keep your coats at hand,  according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight, star-gazers can enjoy the mostly clear skies but will have to endure the low of around 34 degrees. The gust could rock steady around 14 mph, getting as ornery as 23 mph. Moving into Tuesday, the city will see increasing clouds, though the sun's persistence will push temperatures to a near 55-degree high with gusts up to 21 mph.

The remainder of the week looks to be a gentle seesaw of temperatures, according to the NWS forecast. Wednesday promises to be the week's peach, with plenty of sunshine and highs around the more balmy 62 degrees, before dipping back to 34 degrees at night. On Thursday, expect wall-to-wall sunshine with a high near 49 degrees, making it a fine day for those looking to spend some time outdoors.

By Friday, the weather starts to shift, with a brewing 30% chance of rain after 3pm. Despite the partly sunny conditions and a high near 55 degrees, Washingtonians might want to keep an umbrella on standby. The chance of rain lingers into the weekend, with a 40% probability on both Friday and Saturday nights, possibly putting a damper on outdoor plans. That rain chance continues into Saturday when temperatures are expected to sit comfortably at 55 degrees, despite overcast skies.

The skies will clean up by Sunday, winding down the week with plenty of sunshine and a high near 54, offering a pleasant cap to a week of classic springtime uncertainty in D.C. So whether you're planning to hit the cherry blossoms or just navigating the unpredictable March weather, it's wise to dress in layers and keep an eye on the sky.