As Washington D.C. braces for a bout of winter rain, residents woke up to a grey overcast sky and a chilly 37°F this morning. Humidity stood at a notable 67%, with the National Weather Service reporting a calm east wind moving at 5 mph. While visibility stretches a clear 10 miles, don't let the morning's tranquility fool you. The barometer reads 30.45 in (1031.1 mb), indicating that atmospheric pressure is on the high side.
Looking ahead, the forecast predicts a shift in the weather later today, with the sky transforming to partly sunny and highs tipping near a more comfortable 44. Breezes are expected to follow suit, shifting southeast at around 5 mph. However, with rain scheduled to arrive after 1am, those venturing out tonight should be mindful, given the 80% chance of precipitation, with rainfall potentially reaching up to a quarter of an inch. Calm wind will persist through the evening.
Transitioning into the weekend, rain seems determined to be a constant companion for Washingtonians. According to the National Weather Service, tomorrow will bring more rain, with a 100% chance of precipitation and temperatures achieving a high near 50 degrees. The calm wind will surrender to a southerly movement, reaching around 6 mph in the afternoon. As night falls, the moist pattern is set to continue; residents will experience additional rain and a steady temperature around 50 degrees, with new light rainfall amounts.
Continuing the soggy streak, Sunday's forecast states unyielding rain morphing into showers post 1pm. Folks should expect a significant bump in temperature, with the mercury climbing to near 64, along with windier conditions — a south wind blowing at 7 to 13 mph, which, gusting as high as 24 mph, might play music with loose items left outside. An 80% chance of precipitation Sunday night introduces showers and potentially a thunderstorm before tapering towards morning. The warmth carries over slightly into Monday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 58 before partly cloudy conditions pull the curtain down on the day.
While residents may look forward to a reprieve ahead of the New Year, the NWS has forecast a chance of rain returning Tuesday afternoon, with a cloudy ceiling and a 50% chance of precipitation, carrying into a rainy night with a 70% likelihood. But cheer may find its way back for New Year's Day celebrations — partly sunny with a smile-inducing high near 53. January's introduction maintains this optimism, with Wednesday night ushering in partially cloudy conditions leading into a sunny Thursday, with a high near 42, giving a nod to the endurance of winter's diversity.
