Washington D.C. and nearby areas are experiencing overcast skies with temperatures around 27°F, bringing wind chills down to 18°F. Northwest winds at 9 mph will gust up to 24 mph today. For more details, visit the National Weather Service.
Tonight in D.C., expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to around 16°F. Northwest winds will continue at 9-11 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. A Gale Watch is in effect for the lower Tidal Potomac River and middle Chesapeake Bay from late evening into Thursday, warning mariners of hazardous conditions, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The weather this week will be mostly sunny, with temperatures near freezing—29°F on Thursday and 32°F on Friday. Snow is expected Friday night with an 80% chance, continuing into Saturday morning before clearing up in the afternoon with a high of 36°F. There may be travel disruptions due to slick roads over the weekend. "Spotters are requested to submit snow and ice accumulation measurements to the National Weather Service," as stated by the National Weather Service.
