As Washington D.C. residents celebrated Martin Luther King Day under mostly sunny skies, some took the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors before a dip in temperatures forecasted for the night. According to the National Weather Service, the high for MLK Day was pegged near 43 degrees, but as the sun set, temperatures were expected to drop to a low around 16 degrees with northwest winds blowing at 9 to 11 mph, and gusts reaching as high as 22 mph.
Tomorrow is looking bright but brisk, with clear sunny skies and a high near 30 degrees. The National Weather Service warns of potential wind gusts as high as 21 mph, adding a chill to those planning to spend time outside. By night, the temperature is expected to hover around 17 degrees, although the northwest wind should calm down to a mere whisper in the evening.
Midweek promises a respite from the biting cold, with the forecast showing a steady climb in temperatures. Wednesday's high is anticipated to reach near 40 degrees with a light south wind picking up momentum, potentially gusting up to 23 mph. As Washington D.C. moves towards the weekend, locals can expect partly cloudy skies on Wednesday night with a low around 31 degrees.
For those waiting for more spring-like conditions, Thursday will be the week's warm spot with a high hovering near 50 degrees. However, with the warmth comes a drop in night-time temperatures, down to a low around 25 degrees. Rolling into the weekend, Friday's daytime high should be near 37 degrees, but don't let go of those winter coats yet. Friday night introduces a twist with a 30% chance of snow after 1am, with temperatures taking a steep plunge to round off at about 16 degrees.
The weekend continues with a chilly motif, as snow chances persist through Saturday and Sunday. Daytime highs will struggle to break the freezing point, with expected highs near 22 degrees, and nighttime lows dropping to around 11 degrees. While the chance of precipitation holds steady at 30%, whether the city will see a dusting or a downpour remains to be seen, leaving D.C. residents to wait and watch the skies.
