The NWS in Washington D.C. reports that today's weather will consist of rain, primarily after 3 p.m., following a morning marred by patchy fog; the high is anticipated to hover near 47 degrees with calm winds shifting east, reinforcing the certainty of precipitation—their data indicating a 100% chance with amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight's outlook suggests more rain, starting after 2 a.m., with temperatures dropping to around 40 degrees, while the east wind maintains a gentle 5 to 7 mph pace; the full certainty of precipitation continues unabated and, as with the daytime forecast, new precipitation is expected to measure between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Friday will greet residents with additional rain, mainly before 1 p.m., with temperatures climbing to a more temperate 57 degrees despite a continuation of the week's wet refrain. Winds will shift from light and variable in the morning to a southwest breeze measuring 5 to 7 mph by afternoon. The chance of precipitation remains high at 80%.
The weather pattern shifts on Friday night as the skies begin to clear, forecasting a partly cloudy evening with lows around 41 degrees and west winds around 6 mph; the respite is brief, however, as Saturday night forecasts hint at a return of rain after 1 a.m., possibly entwined with snow after 4 a.m., the chance of precipitation that night stands at a cautious 30%, signifying a lesser yet present possibility of precipitation.
As the weekend progresses, Sunday predicts a more decisive mixture of rain and snow, mostly cloudy skies, and highs near a chilly 42 degrees, the chance of precipitation for the day is robust at 70%, bringing potential for a silvery blanket covering the city; Sunday night continues this trend, with snow likely before 1 a.m. and temperatures descending to about 32 degrees, the likelihood of precipitation remains significant at 60%. Monday offers a chance of snow lingering until 1 p.m., thereafter the clouds should begin to yield, revealing higher probabilities of sun throughout the coming week, hinting at the perennial struggle between the seasons as spring claims its due from the lingering clutches of winter's chill, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to next week, unsettled conditions are expected to give way to more stable weather. Forecasts for Tuesday and Wednesday call for sunny to partly sunny skies, with daytime highs reaching the low 40s on Tuesday and climbing to near 48 degrees by Wednesday. The gradual clearing trend suggests a return to drier conditions, offering a preview of more spring-like weather after a week marked by variability.
