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Washington D.C. Braces for Weather Whiplash as Sunny Days Give Way to Rainy Conditions

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Published on December 07, 2024
Washington D.C. Braces for Weather Whiplash as Sunny Days Give Way to Rainy ConditionsSource: Unsplash/ Colin Lloyd

The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a mix of weather for Washington, D.C. this week. Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 44°F and light winds from the southwest at 6 to 8 mph. Currently, it's 28°F (-2°C) with visibility up to 10 miles.

According to the National Weather Service, this evening, Washington, D.C. will have partly cloudy skies, with temperatures dropping to around 33°F and winds continuing at 7 mph from the southwest. Sunday looks pleasant, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 57°F. Winds will shift from the southwest to westerly breezes in the afternoon.

Monday will bring a sudden change with rain and a high of 51°F. Winds will be light at first, then shift to a 5 to 7 mph breeze from the south. There's a 90% chance of rain. By Monday evening, the rain will ease, leaving mostly cloudy skies and a low around 41°F.

Tuesday will offer a brief break, with partly sunny skies and a high around 60°F, though there’s a chance of showers. However, rain is expected to return by Tuesday night, with a 100% chance and a low near 47°F.

Wednesday will bring more showers, with highs around 55°F. The rain will taper off by evening, leading to partly cloudy skies and a low near 28°F. However, Thursday and Friday are expected to be sunny, with highs of 39°F and 42°F.