D.C. residents can breathe a sigh of relief: the bipolar weather seems to be taking a short break. After weeks of unpredictable forecast, the National Weather Service predicts an upswing in temperatures with a mix of cloud cover and sunny skies ahead.

Today's weather takes a turn for the better with increasing clouds and a more agreeable high near 55 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Westerly winds at 8 to 13 mph, will ramp up with gusts potentially topping at 22 mph, so hold onto your hats.

The evening sets the stage for a tranquil night as partly cloudy skies dominate and temperatures dip to a comfortable 40 degrees. Wednesday promises to lift spirits with mostly sunny weather, and a high that's flirting with the 60s.

As the workweek progresses, Thursday maintains the sunny streak with a high around 50, though the northwest wind, at 9 to 15 mph, and gusts as high as 23 mph, might add a noticeable chill. The skies on Thursday night promise clarity and constellations, while the mercury plummets to a brisk 31 degrees.

Looking ahead to the weekend, rain makes an unwelcome return Friday night with a 60% chance of precipitation. Saturday will likely be damp in the morning, with a 60% chance of rain before the sun gains some turf later in the day. The turbulent weather pattern continues Saturday night with a 50% chance of precipitation before a mostly sunny Sunday closes out the weekend.