Residents of Washington D.C. can expect to see the clouds slowly part as the day progresses. The forecast for today predicts isolated showers before 8 am with mostly cloudy skies giving way to a high near 76 degrees. The northeast wind is set to blow at 8 to 13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph, and the chance of precipitation stands at a modest 20%, according to the National Weather Service.
As the evening sets in, the city is to suddenly become mostly clear with temperatures dipping to a low of around 64 degrees. The north wind will soften to a gentle 3 to 7 mph. Friday promises an unencumbered sun, with forecasts indicating a high near 84 degrees, and the north wind maintaining a comfortable pace at around 6 mph.
The clear skies are to persist into Friday night with the low hovering around 63 degrees, setting the stage for what seems to be a pleasant weekend. Saturday continues the trend with pure sunshine and highs flirting with the mid-80s, while calm winds shift to south at 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Evening plans for Saturday night should accommodate partly cloudy skies, with the low settling around 68, though no major interruptions are expected. On Sunday, the NWS predicts a 50% chance of showers amidst partly sunny conditions. Into the evening, the odds of getting caught in the rain drop slightly to 40%, with showers more likely before 2 am. Monday and Tuesday are forecasted to basically be duplicates of clear skies and comfortable highs in the mid-80s and lows in the 60s.
Washington residents are advised to monitor updates from the National Weather Service as the city experiences shifting weather conditions.
