Capitol residents can look forward to a break in the chilly January air as the National Weather Service anticipates a mostly sunny day with highs tipping towards a modest 37 degrees. The calm wind of the afternoon is a subtle reminder that winter's grasp is ever fleeting, inviting Washingtonians to shed some layers and possibly enjoy their lunch outside. According to the latest update, tonight's forecast suggests the sky will maintain only scattered clouds with lows stooping down to around 21 degrees and calm winds persisting.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the National Weather Service forecasts another mostly sunny day with highs reaching up to around 41 degrees. The wind is expected to stay light, making for a pleasant start to the week. A slight chill comes back Monday night with the mercury expected to dip to near 20 degrees amidst a clear sky, and northwest winds picking up slightly at 5 to 8 mph.
The subsequent days will deliver more sunshine, with Tuesday set to proudly offer clear skies and a high near 30 degrees, though the northwest wind will be picking up, gusting as high as 20 mph. As we steadily move through the week, the nighttime cold tightens its grip with lows on Tuesday and Wednesday nights plunging to the mid-teens.
The remainder of the week offers a mix of sun and partial clouds, with Thursday and Friday bringing a slight uptick in temperature highs around the lower 40s. As the weekend inches closer, though, changes are on the horizon. The National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of rain for next Saturday with highs reaching up to around 44 degrees, a stark contrast to the rather tranquil weather patterns experienced throughout the week.
