Residents of Washington D.C. woke up to chilly temperatures this morning, with a light breeze ushering in a crisp 22°F. The National Weather Service reported fair skies and a humidity standing at 44 percent, setting the stage for what will be a mostly sunny day with highs edging toward 36 degrees. Those venturing outside early may have experienced a biting wind chill, which dropped feels-like temperatures down to 13°F.
As the day progresses, winds are expected to shift gently becoming southerly and picking up to about 5 to 8 mph. Tonight, the city will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering near the freezing mark. Anyone making late evening plans should be sure to bundle up to combat the cooler temps and steady southern breeze.
Looking ahead tomorrow, the weather takes a slightly warmer turn with the mercury potentially climbing to the high 40s. "A chance of rain, mainly after 1pm," is on the radar, so carry an umbrella if planning to be out in the afternoon. According to the NWS forecast, those south winds are going to hang around, this time bringing gusts that could peak at 24 mph, along with a 30 percent chance of precipitation.
Continuing through the week, the variability of winter weather is on full display. Thursday should bring mostly sunny conditions with a high near 42, while gusty west winds are likely to persist, up to 22 mph. Residents looking forward to the weekend might want to keep an eye on the skies, as there is a 30 percent chance for snow both Friday night and again later on Saturday night, each time before and after 1am respectively. For those planning any outdoor activities, it may be best to schedule them during the daylight hours when it's partly sunny.
For anyone eagerly anticipating a sunny end to the weekend, Sunday won't disappoint, promising mostly sunny skies with a high around 36. As the night draws in, expect the temperatures to dip significantly, with a forecasted low of 18. The start of the next week continues the trend of sunny skies with Monday’s temperatures expected to rise to a high near 33. For a complete look at Washington D.C.'s detailed forecast, visit the National Weather Service website.
