The National Weather Service in Washington, D.C. reports that rain and snow showers are expected Sunday afternoon, with temperatures just below 50 degrees. Skies are forecast to clear later in the day, while west winds are likely to increase, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph. Overnight conditions include clearer skies and temperatures near 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Monday’s forecast calls for sunny conditions with high temperatures near 46 degrees. Winds are expected to increase again, with the potential to cause isolated wind damage. The NWS has issued a Gale Warning for all waters from early Monday morning through the early hours of the day.
Beyond strong winds, changing weather conditions are expected to affect the week ahead. Forecasts show temperatures rising through midweek, with highs reaching the 50s by Wednesday, along with an increased chance of rain. Rain chances remain possible on Thursday, followed by a drop in temperatures overnight, with partly cloudy skies and lows near 22 degrees.
Conditions are expected to vary through the end of the week. Friday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with high temperatures near 36 degrees. More stable weather is likely to continue into Saturday, with partly sunny conditions and a high near 42 degrees. According to the Hazardous Weather Outlook, no significant hazards are anticipated after Sunday’s gale conditions diminish in the Washington, D.C. area.
