The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has released a forecast indicating a slight chance of snow approaching the region later today with mostly cloudy skies and calm winds shifting west. As temperatures hover around 39 degrees, a 20% chance of precipitation points to potential disruptions should snowfall materialize. Tonight's forecast suggests a 50% chance of snow and cloudy conditions with a low around 25 degrees, as calm winds take a turn to the north.
Looking ahead, tomorrow brings a partly sunny sky with a high near 33 degrees and a north wind blowing 7 to 10 mph. Into the evening, temperatures are expected to drop to a low around 18 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Thursday will offer a break from the clouds with sunny weather prevailing and a northwest wind of 7 to 11 mph – yet, residents should prepare for chilly evening temperatures settling around 17 degrees.
The National Weather Service's detailed forecast also includes a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, the Tidal Potomac River, and the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia. The service warns of a possible light accumulation of snow that could affect travel from this evening through early tomorrrow morning. Residents are advised to monitor conditions and plan their commutes accordingly.
As the week progresses, an Arctic front may introduce snow showers and gusty winds on Friday, potentially leading to sub-zero wind chills and hazardous travel conditions from Friday evening through Sunday. Strong, and possibly damaging winds are also on the horizon late Friday night through Saturday. Boaters should take note, as storm force winds and freezing spray are forecasted over the waters late Friday night into Saturday, thus complicating conditions for areas with little to no ice coverage.
