Washington D.C. can expect bright and sunny skies today. According to the National Weather Service, the high is expected to reach a modest 42 degrees with winds shifting from northwest to light west in the afternoon, though gusts could hit 18 mph.
The chilly morning started with the thermometer displaying 32°F and a wind chill making it feel like 26. Tonight's outlook remains mostly clear with lows around 27 and calm wind, indicating a reprieve from the brisk morning conditions. As we cruise into Thursday, cloud cover will be on the rise with a high near 43 degrees, and although the morning may start light, northwest winds will pick up between 6 to 11 mph, gusting up to 22 mph.
Friday could bring snow in the afternoon with a 40% chance of precipitation and a changeover to possible freezing rain by nightfall. Temperatures during the day will hover around 36 degrees, but don't drop your guard because the forecasted low dips to 26 at night, maintaining the wintry mix's grip on the region, as detailed by the NWS.
Saturday will see partly sunny skies with a high of around 43°F. Clouds will return in the evening, with a low near 29°F. Sunday will bring similar conditions, with highs in the 30s and 40s and lows possibly dropping to 23°F by Monday night.
