As the holiday season approaches, Washington, D.C. residents can expect a mix of sunny skies and rain this week. Today, sunny weather is forecast with a high near 59 degrees and light winds turning southerly in the afternoon. However, rain is likely after 4 a.m. tonight, with increasing cloud cover, a low around 48 degrees, and a 60% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service expects rain to continue intermittently, mainly before 7 a.m. Tuesday, with gradual clearing and a high near 62 degrees. Winds will pick up, with gusts possible up to 24 mph. For Wednesday, partly sunny skies are predicted with a high around 54, but rain is likely after 1 a.m., possibly leading to a wet Thanksgiving Day with an 80% chance of precipitation.
The weather forecast for Thanksgiving predicts rain, mainly before 1 p.m., with highs around 55 degrees. There is a 30% chance of rain continuing into Thursday night. By Friday, the weather is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 47 degrees. Clear skies will continue into Friday night, with lows around 28. Saturday and Sunday will bring a mix of sun and partial clouds, with highs of 41 and 39 degrees, respectively.
