The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has reported an overcast sky with temperatures hovering around 33°F (1°C) early this morning. Humidity stands at 78%, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 13 mph. Visibility is clear at 10 miles, despite the wind chill making it feel more like 24°F (-4°C), as noted on the NWS website.
Residents can expect a chance of rain today, particularly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cloud cover persists, with a daytime high nearing 46 degrees. Winds are projected to gust as high as 25 mph. There's a 40% chance of precipitation through the afternoon. As we move into the evening, conditions are expected to clear up somewhat, though temperatures will dip to a low around 32°F. The southwest breeze should continue to blow near 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the forecast suggests mostly sunny skies with high temperatures around 39°F. The wind, coming from the west, will sustain speeds of 10 to 15 mph, with occasional gusts reaching up to 24 mph. Nighttime will bring partly cloudy skies and lows around 26°F.
The latter part of the week may deliver the season's whims as the chance for snow crops up on Friday. Cloud cover increases, with a high temperature teetering on 38°F, while western winds blow lightly at 3 to 6 mph. The likelihood of snowfall is listed at 40% into the evening, with a mild drop in temperatures to 29°F overnight. Saturday’s forecast calls for partly sunny weather and a modest high of 43°F, before the next opportunity for snow flurries arrives Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
For those making plans for the latter half of the weekend, Sunday promises mostly sunny conditions and a high near 35°F. It's expected to be a chilly Sunday night, with temperatures potentially falling to 18°F. Monday and Tuesday both shape up to be mostly sunny, with high temperatures ranging from the low to upper 30s, perfect for last-minute holiday preparations or activities in the city.
