Washington, D.C. woke up Friday, March 6, 2026, in a cloud. Thick fog and mist settled over the region overnight, nudging temperatures into the mid-40s and slashing visibility on key commute routes. Drivers, river users and anyone catching an early flight should plan for slower trips and pockets of delays while the fog hangs on into late morning.
Fog And The Morning Commute
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through 10 a.m. EST on Friday, March 6, 2026, with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in some spots, according to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington. The advisory is focused west of the Blue Ridge, but patchy dense fog is being reported across parts of the metro, and forecasters say the advisory could be expanded if coverage fills in later this morning.
Today And Tonight
Patchy fog is expected to linger through mid-morning before gradually giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of light rain showers. The afternoon high should land near 54°F, with a light east wind around 5 to 8 mph. Most of the area is only projected to see less than a tenth of an inch of rain through Friday night. Fog is likely to redevelop overnight with a low near 44°F, which means the Saturday morning commute could start off slow again, especially in low-lying spots.
Weekend Warm-Up And Storm Risk
By Saturday, March 7, 2026, a warmer southerly flow should shove highs into the low 70s across most of the region, although pockets of northeast Maryland could stay cooler if the cool wedge hangs on. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon into the evening, with rain becoming more likely late Saturday night and southwest winds turning gusty at around 18 to 21 mph. Forecasters are highlighting a marginal to slight isolated severe-storm risk west of the Blue Ridge for Saturday evening, so outdoor plans should stay flexible.
What This Means For Plans
Leave extra time for your morning drive, use low-beam headlights in the fog and take it easy on bridges and river crossings where visibility can drop fast. For context on how we got here and how the pattern is evolving, check out yesterday’s fog coverage.
We will post updates if the Dense Fog Advisory is expanded or if storm chances increase for Saturday. Keep local weather alerts turned on and take a quick look at the forecast before you head out.
