Residents of Washington D.C. can look forward to a burst of sun today, with temperatures expected to hit a comfortable high in the low 70s. According to the National Weather Service, the light south winds will pick up slightly, possibly gusting up to 22 mph. As evening approaches, the chance of showers will hover around 40% before nightfall ushers in clearer skies, says the NWS outlook. The rest of the week promises to uphold a similar pattern: clear, sunny days followed by chilly nights.
The NWS forecast suggests a gradual dip in temperature as the week progresses with Wednesday and Thursday both looking to offer plenty of sunshine. Yet, winds are expected to be blustery with gusts reaching up to 26 mph on Wednesday. Temperatures will likely not go to exceed the mid-60s, and as nighttime descends, the crisp air will usher residents into lows in the low 40s. "Mostly clear, with a low around 42," reads the forecast for Thursday night.
Heading into the weekend, the weather appears to remain steady, with daytime highs floating around the 60-degree mark and partly cloudy nights. The forecast for Saturday shows "mostly sunny, with a high near 60," reports the NWS. This trend carries on into Sunday and early next week, offering a blend of sun and clouds and continuing the pattern of moderate days and cooler evenings.
"Partly sunny, with a high near 62," indicates the start of next week, according to the outlook provided by the NWS.
