Washington, D.C., woke up Saturday to mostly clear skies and a brisk 37°F at Reagan National, but winter is taking a brief coffee break. Sunshine and light southerly breezes are set to push many neighborhoods into the low 60s this afternoon, a welcome pause after recent cold snaps. It is a good day to enjoy the mild spell, just keep a layer handy for the cooler night ahead.
Afternoon: Sunny and Mild
Through this afternoon, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 63°F and a light south wind around 2 to 6 mph. Humidity stays on the low side and rain chances are essentially zero, so it is a solid window for errands, a run on the Mall, or lingering at an outdoor table. Temperatures should top out in the mid-afternoon, then slowly ease back as evening sets in.
Saturday Night and Sunday: Patchy Fog, Then Cooler
Saturday night turns partly cloudy, and patchy fog may develop after about 3 a.m. as temperatures dip to around 40°F. Sunday starts with some morning fog before 7 a.m., then trends partly sunny with a cooler high near 53°F. Northeast winds around 3 to 14 mph will add a bit of a chill, and gusts could reach 25 mph in more exposed spots. There is a slight chance of light rain Sunday morning into midday, mainly for northern parts of the area.
Monday Night Into Tuesday: Possible Wintry Mix
The calm does not last for commuters. From Monday night into the Tuesday morning drive (March 2–3, 2026), a retreating front could deliver a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Liquid amounts are expected to stay modest, generally under one half inch, but surface temperatures will be cold with lows in the 20s while warmer air rides overhead. That setup can produce mixed precipitation, and even light freezing rain can make bridges, overpasses, and ramps slick. Most guidance keeps totals on the lighter side and leans toward a change to plain rain by Tuesday afternoon if the arrival of precipitation is delayed. This evolving scenario is being tracked by the National Weather Service.
Transit and Travel Tips
Drivers should plan a little extra time for the Monday to Tuesday morning commute and stay alert for slick spots on elevated surfaces if freezing rain shows up. Transit riders should keep in mind that Metro can modify service in wintry conditions, so it pays to sign up for alerts and check for any changes before heading out. For route-status tools and preparation guidance, see WMATA.
Looking a bit farther ahead, milder air returns by midweek, with highs climbing into the 60s on Wednesday and pushing into the 70s by Friday. Any wintry impacts from the early week system would likely be brief. Readers will be updated if watches or advisories are issued before the Monday night window.
