Washington D.C. residents can look forward to a gradual warming trend throughout the week under mostly clear skies. Today’s forecast calls for a high near 73 degrees, with light winds providing pleasant conditions for outdoor activities and a midday walk through the city, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, light winds will linger, making the 52-degree low feel a touch cooler. Saturday will bring more sunshine, with highs climbing to around 78 degrees. Calm conditions are expected to continue into Saturday night, with temperatures dipping to about 54 degrees. The weather service particularly highlights Sunday's outlook: "Sunny, with a high near 79" and "calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon." Monday’s forecast mirrors the weekend, bringing sunshine and a high near 80 degrees.
Tuesday will bring more comfortable weather with highs near 80 degrees, but conditions are expected to change by nightfall. The National Weather Service notes a 50 percent chance of showers after 8 p.m., with increasing cloud cover and a low around 65 degrees.
As the workweek reaches its midpoint, the showers will likely persist through Wednesday, the chance of precipitation climbing to a steady 60 percent. The NWS warns of "Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73." Wednesday night continues this trend, although the chance of showers drops to 30 percent, and temperatures dip back to the low 50s. Thursday is expected to bring a return to brighter conditions, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 65 degrees.
