As Washington D.C dwellers reach for their heavier coats amidst December's brisk arrival, the National Weather Service has provided a glimmer of hope for those longing for brief respites from the cold. Today's scattered early flurries are expected to give way to increasing sunshine, with temperatures peaking at a reasonable 44 degrees Fahrenheit. The calm is to be disrupted slightly by a light southwest breeze the report states, trailing at 5 to 8 mph as the afternoon unfolds.
The coming nights, however, prompt residents to maintain layers at hand, as temperatures are projected to dip to the mid-20s. Notably, tonight's outlook anticipates "mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing," with a forecasted low hovering around 25 degrees. According to the NWS forecast, and for those favoring a crisp atmosphere, the weather gods seem to be in a favorable mood with a predominantly sunny forecast set for the beginning of the week.
As the workweek hinges into view, Monday promises sunshine with thermometer readings scaling close to 40 degrees. The NWS anticipates "Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph." This pattern of sunny skies and temperate chill is slated to continue relatively unabated through to the week's end, an early December gift for sun-seekers bearing the cold.
Residents holding plans for the latter half of the week can expect minimal disruption by way of cloud cover. Midweek evenings are slated to be "mostly clear" with lows resting comfortably in the mid-20s. Conversations geared towards weekend weather can hinge on a positive note as well; the NWS forecast indicates clear skies, with daytime temperatures tipping just shy of the 40-degree mark. Offering a bit of variance, and Saturday follows suit with a similarly "Mostly sunny, with a high near 39" prognostication.
