As the city of Washington D.C. prepares for a brisk but fair morning, temperatures hover around 30°F, offering residents a calm start to their day. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, today promises sunny skies with the mercury slated to climb to a comfortable 45 degrees as calm winds shift southwest later in the afternoon.
However, the weather is set to take a turn tonight, with the NWS predicting a 70% chance of precipitation. Snow lovers might be disappointed, though, as little to no accumulation is expected before the weather segues into rain likely after 4 am. As we tread closer to the holiday, Tuesday offers a brief respite from the dampness with a mostly cloudy sky and a high near 53 degrees.
The forecast, accessible through NWS' website, indicates further chances of rain Wednesday night into Thursday, with Christmas day looking mostly cloudy though warmer with a high near 52. The likelihood of rain persists across the week with a 40% chance on Friday, inching towards a milder but partly sunny Saturday. The week's weather narrative seems to favor an umbrella over a snow shovel, with Sunday also hinting at possible rain showers amidst cloudy skies and a high of 56.
