As the city of Washington D.C. embraces the tail end of November, residents are met with a forecast that balances the crisp aura of fall with the impending chill of winter. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather promises to be mostly cloudy with temperatures hovering around a cool 42°F (6°C) amidst a backdrop of 40 percent humidity. Winds from the west blow at 8 mph, nudging the wind chill down to 37°F (3°C), a subtle but sharp reminder to bundle up.
Thanksgiving day revelers can expect to partly sunny skies, as temperatures are anticipated to peak near 45°F. However, gusts could reach as high as 21 mph, a factor likely to make outdoor dining just a slight less comfortable. Come evening, the skies will mostly clear with the mercury dipping around 30°F, as stated by the National Weather Service.
The latter half of the holiday weekend continues to serve up the brisk but bearable conditions. Friday's forecast sees sunny skies with a high near 43°F, and while it will be breezy – winds pushing at 15 to 20 mph, and gusts possibly reaching 31 mph – Washingtonians are no strangers to holding onto their hats. The evening promises a stretch of clarity and calmness, with a low around 28°F and lighter winds, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Saturday will be sunny with a high near 43°F and light northwest winds that calm by afternoon. Clouds return at night, leading into a Sunday that has a 50% chance of rain. Early next week looks mostly cloudy with more chances of rain, highs in the mid-40s, and lows near freezing, as per the National Weather Service.
