As the capital braces for a wintry mix on Sunday, Washington D.C. residents can expect changes in the weather, with forecasts predicting conditions that may affect outdoor plans and travel. The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a 30% chance of showers today before noon with cloudy skies and highs inching near 46 degrees. The light south wind will pick up slightly, moving at 5 to 9 mph as the day progresses.
Looking ahead to tonight, the slight chance of rain lingers after 1 am, mostly due to cloudy skies and dropping temperatures to a low around 32. These coming winds, light and variable at first, will settle into a northerly path at about 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday's weather turns more severe, promising rain and snow with a high probability of 80%. The National Weather Service forecast anticipates a high near 37 degrees. The north wind is expected to gust between 9 to 13 mph, with possible gusts as high as 21 mph. Snow accumulation could range from 1 to 3 inches.
The likelihood of snow extends into Sunday night, particularly before 7 pm. Skies will gradually clear up after early evening clouds, with temperatures plummeting to a low around 18. Although the winds, blowing from the northwest at 10 to 13 mph, will carry less snow, some additional accumulation is still possible.
The observance of Martin Luther King Day will see sunny skies with a high near 23, and gusty conditions continue with northwest winds at 10 to 17 mph and gusts potentially reaching 33 mph. Post-holiday, the nighttime will be mostly clear, with lows around 7 degrees.
The rest of the week's weather maintains a mostly cloudy disposition, peaking near 25 degrees on Tuesday. Snow may appear again before Wednesday, which promises mostly sunny conditions with highs near 21. Despite varying cloud cover at night, temperatures remain low, dipping to around 8 degrees.
Ending the week, Thursday's partly sunny weather yields to mostly cloudy conditions at night with lows of 17. Friday welcomes more sun with higher temperatures, potentially reaching 37 degrees.
