Washington D.C. residents can expect a shift in the weather this week as the skies clear up today, but hold on to your umbrellas because the chance of showers increases as the week progresses. The NWS reports that today will see "Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63," so don't be fooled by the early gray skies—a brighter afternoon is on the way with northwest winds pushing at 11 to 17 mph, even gusting up to 30 mph.
If you're planning an evening stroll or a night out, the weather will play along with mostly clear skies and a low around 40 degrees, while Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with highs brushing up to 64 degrees, the comforting winds blowing southeast at a moderate 7 to 14 mph; but those gusts could sweep up to 23 mph, so secure your hats and scarves as you head out. The forecast suggests a steady pattern of change, as NWS predicts "a chance of showers after 2pm" come Thursday, with cloudy conditions prevailing and temperatures soaring to near 81 degrees amid gusty southwest winds.
Thursday night seems to up the ante with potential showers and thunderstorms in the wee hours after 11pm, leading into a Friday that could see you reaching for the raincoat more often than not, while the weekend continues the wet trend, casting a 50-percent chance of showers across your Saturday plans. Come Sunday, the likelihood of rain jumps again, so it's advisable to anticipate a soggy backdrop to your activities."
As the new week dawns on Monday, there is still "a chance of showers,” but the clouds could break a little, offering patches of sun and highs around 63, give or take, the weather is as ever-changing as the city itself, and while we might start with a clearer sky today, the certainty lies only in the unpredictability it brings forth shifting from clarity to the rush of wind then a drumbeat of raindrops interspersed with the promise of sunlight, wrapping our capital in nature's ebb and flow. Residents are encouraged to check the NWS forecast for the latest updates as this dynamic weather pattern unfolds.
