With the first day of spring just in the rearview mirror, Washington D.C. residents can look forward to a week of generally fair weather. After a crisp start to the morning at 35°F, today's temperatures are set to rise to a modest high near 49 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Those venturing outside may want to bundle up early, as northerly winds gusting up to 23 mph bring wind chill values down to a brisk 26°F.
This evening, the mercury is expected to dip to a low around 33, with calmer conditions as the northeast wind slows to a gentle 5 to 7 mph, as per the NWS. Clear skies will dominate, providing city dwellers with a celestial showcase assuming that clouds keep at bay.
Looking ahead to the work week, the forecast from the NWS indicates a steady climb in temperatures. Monday is slated to deliver abundant sunshine and a high of approximately 55 degrees, courtesy of an east wind traveling at a pace of 7 to 11 mph. As night falls, the temperature is once again forecasted to cool, descending to a low around 36 degrees, with minimal disturbance from the lightly breezing east wind.
Change arrives mid-week as clouds gather strength, and the NWS predicts a 60 percent chance of precipitation on Wednesday. Showers are expected to be a likely companion through the latter half of the week, potentially interrupting Thursday morning routines before 8 am. Despite the wet forecast, temperatures should hold steady with highs hovering near the upper 50s.
For those yearning for sunnier spells, relief is slated for the weekend with mostly sunny conditions projected and highs aiming for the mid-60s. The brief respite from rain seems set for Friday before a possibility of showers reoccurs later that night, inching toward a cooler, partly cloudy low around 43.
The outlook for Saturday suggests Washington will be graced with ample sunlight once again, and outdoor enthusiasts can rejoice in the expected high of around 65 degrees. For more detailed weather updates, residents can visit NWS weather forecast to plan their week accordingly.
