The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. is predicting a brief brush with patchy fog this morning, but skies are expected to clear up for a mostly sunny day with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 77 degrees, according to the weather officials. Commuters faced minimal disruption due to the low visibility, which is anticipated to lift before 8am, granting folks in the capital a glimpse of the sun after a misty start.
Tonight's forecast suggests clouds will roll in, bringing cooler lows around 49 degrees paired with a gentle east wind—conditions favoring those who prefer an evening sans the stickiness of higher humidity. Moving towards Friday, the Weather Service cautions that there's a 30% chance of rain showers post 2pm, offering an overcast day with highs around 68 degrees and a southeastern breeze that can be felt upon unprotected skin.
The weekend offers some solace with partly sunny skies on Saturday and a high near 70 degrees; meanwhile, the nighttime temp is expected to drop to a chillier 45, "providing a taste of mid-April's whimsical weather patterns", the forecast details. The mercurial nature of spring is once more on display Sunday, as it promises partial sunshine and highs of 62 before dipping to 45 after the sun sets behind the horizon.
Looking towards the new week, forecasters anticipate a mostly sunny Monday, with the mercury rising to a pleasant 67 degrees and retracting to 46 when the night falls. The pattern continues on Tuesday, with thermometers likely topping at a slightly warmer 72, but don't stash away your umbrellas yet—a 40% chance of showers whispers into Tuesday night, as the temperatures lower to 52 degrees; a similar forecast of sun and showers is also expected for Wednesday according to the National Weather Service.
