The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has projected a mixed bag of weather conditions affecting the region from today through the next week. Starting off with an overcast sky and temperatures lingering around 33 degrees Fahrenheit in Washington D.C early this morning, locals will see the day brighten up to a partly sunny 39 degrees with a light westerly breeze, as detailed by the NWS.
Tonight, the region is expected to remain partly cloudy with temperatures taking a dip to around 28 degrees. The calm is forecasted to continue into Saturday with a slight temperature increase. However, the weather might take a turn Saturday night with a combination of rain and snow expected before transitioning to just snow after 10pm. There's a 90% chance of precipitation, potentially piling up 1 to 2 inches of new snow before it’s all over.
According to the detailed forecast, Sunday will hold a chance of snow before 1pm but afterwards will clear up to partly sunny skies, though it will be gusty with northwest winds reaching 30 mph. Conditions heading into the work week seem mostly clear, with temperatures hovering around the low 30s during the day and dipping into the low 20s at night.
The outlook also warns of hazardous weather with a slight winter storm threat beginning Saturday night and carrying on until early Sunday morning, this could lead to travel disruptions. As the temperatures plummet on Sunday night into Monday morning, the wind chill is expected to approach zero degrees. Gale conditions are on the radar for Sunday into Monday as well. The National Weather Service advises that there could be locally slippery travel during the Friday evening commute, adding that the details of the weekend’s possible snow band regarding exact placement and amounts remain uncertain.
Drivers and commuters should be wary of the conditions, particularly on the I-95 corridor, and everyone should prepare for a significant drop in temperature and the possibility of snow accumulation. While spotter activation isn't anticipated at this time, anyone venturing out in these conditions should remain cautious and stay updated on the weather alerts.
