Residents of Washington D.C. woke up to overcast skies and a hint of the upcoming showers, as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted likely rain before 11 a.m. this morning. According to the NWS, today's temperature is expected to rise to a pleasant high near 68 degrees after the cloudy start, with a calm wind shifting southerly. This transition might come as a brief reprieve before evening showers possibly return, pegging the chance of precipitation at 60% with new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
This evening, the NWS suggests that you might want to carry an umbrella if you're out before 1 a.m., as there's a 50% chance of showers. Post-shower, the sky expects to become mostly cloudy, with lows dipping to around 44 degrees, and the winds are predicted to switch from southwest to northwest direction. The coming days look to bring a mix of sun and clouds, with highs in the low 50s to high 60s, and Veterans Day to celebrate under sunny skies and a brisk high near 46 degrees.
Looking into the early part of next week, the forecast remains relatively stable. Tomorrow is set to be mostly sunny with a high near 51, featuring northwest winds that could bring gusts as high as 21 mph. The evening chill will set in as temperatures descend to about 31 degrees under partly cloudy skies. This pattern of sunny days and clear nights is expected to continue, with the NWS indicating Wednesday will offer a high around 60 degrees, and the rest of the week gradually cooling down into the high 50s.
For those planning any outdoor activities, the end of the week offers favorable conditions. Thursday is forecasted to be sunny with a high near 57 and low around 37, giving way to a sunny Friday with temperatures again reaching the high 50s. Those evenings will likely remain mostly clear as temperatures hover around the high 30s, which could make for ideal conditions to finally enjoy some time outside without worrying too much about the weather. The skies above Washington D.C. are slated to be mostly sunny on Saturday, with high temperatures around 56 degrees.
