Capitol residents can expect a shift in the weather over the next week as the National Weather Service predicts fluctuating temperatures and mostly clear skies, with chances of rain appearing towards the end of the forecast period. Provided by the NWS and last updated today at 5:52 a.m. EST, the coming days in Washington D.C. are shaping up to be a mixed bag of clouds and sun, with steadily climbing temperatures that hint at an approaching spring.
The forecast, detailed on the National Weather Service website, presents an increase in clouds today, with highs hovering around 43 degrees. The light breeze turning from calm to a southwest wind at about 6 mph in the afternoon adds a slight chill to the air. Tonight's outlook points to mostly cloudy skies initially, then a shift towards clearer conditions with temperatures dropping to a low around 30 degrees.
As the weekend progresses, tomorrow's forecast suggests an abundance of sunshine, with temperatures reaching near 49 degrees and calm winds that will pick up slightly from the northwest. The pattern of temperate nights continues with tomorrow night's low around 29 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Moving into the workweek, Monday promises mostly sunny weather and a more noticeable warmth with highs estimated near 57 degrees, and a calm breeze turning southward at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Midweek forecasts present the possibility of a warmer Tuesday, as temperatures are expected to reach near 62 degrees, followed by a primarily clear Tuesday night with lows lingering around 39 degrees. According to the forecast by the National Weather Service, Wednesday should hold steady with mostly sunny conditions and highs in the upper 50s, though clouds begin to gather by nighttime, leading to a low around 43 degrees. Thursday's weather pattern introduces a 50% chance of rain with highs close to 57 degrees, whereas Thursday night, sees the chance of rain decrease to 30% and lows dip to 37 degrees.
