Today's forecast for the nation's capital comes with a promise of sunny skies and a high near 53 degrees. The calm wind will shift southwest around 6 mph, providing a slight chill that belies the brightness overhead. As we head into the evening, expect cloud cover to increase, with temperatures dropping to a low around 33 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service in Washington D.C.
Looking forward into the weekend, the weather takes a turn. According to the National Weather Service, rain is likely on Sunday, mainly after 1pm, with overcast skies and a high near 45. The chance of precipitation stands at 70%, and the light east wind will hardly stir the falling drops. For Sunday night, the rainy trend continues, though the likelihood diminishes slightly before the dawn, as the likelihood of rain is pegged at 60%.
As we observe Washington's Birthday, the skies will be mostly cloudy with a high approaching 48, and a gentle north wind nudging at 3 to 5 mph. The night that follows maintains partly cloudy skies, with the temperature dipping to around 34.
The week's midpoint sees a rise in temperatures with Wednesday's high nudging 60 degrees, under mostly cloudy skies. Nightfall may bring rain before 1 am, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Thursday's forecast offers more sun, as temperatures continue to climb, reaching a high near 64. But, revel not, for that night the clouds gather once again, threatening rain with a 40% chance," according to the forecast.
As the work week closes on Friday, the possibility of rain hovers at 40%, with mostly cloudy conditions and a high hovering near 54 degrees. Washington D.C.'s weather appears to be a blend of clouds and brief sunshine, giving residents a varied but generally mild week ahead.
