The National Weather Service forecasts a shift in Washington D.C.'s weather this week, with rain and the potential for snow expected as temperatures change. With temperatures today boasting a high near 39 degrees Fahrenheit under a mostly sunny sky, the wind persists from the northwest, letting gusts surge as high as 21 mph. NWS reports a plunge in nighttime temperatures to around 26 degrees with calmer west winds.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday will bring slightly warmer temperatures, reaching near 41°F with sunny skies and a light west wind of 6 to 8 mph. By evening, the sky will cloud over, and temperatures will dip to around 29°F. As Sunday dawns, the temperature is set to surge appreciably, reaching a high near 55 degrees, the southwest wind maintaining its light presence.
The forecast, as detailed by the National Weather Service, turns wet starting Monday, with rain dominating the scene and a high of 55 degrees, ushering in a 90% chance of precipitation. This pattern introduces a period of unsettled weather, as Tuesday brings a possibility of showers amidst cloudy skies and mild temperatures reaching up to 63 degrees, though this comes intertwined with a 40% chance of rain, increasing to 80% by night as showers are expected to descend.
The wet weather trend continues into midweek, with Wednesday expected to bring heavy rain and a high of 56°F, accompanied by a 70% chance of precipitation. As temperatures drop overnight, the rain is likely to mix with snow, with lows near 30°F, Thursday promises refuge, offering respite with sunlit skies and a more agreeable high near 41 degrees, as indicated by the National Weather Service.
