Washington, D.C. woke up on the chilly side Saturday, with a crisp, clear morning and temperatures near 50°F at Reagan National. Clouds are expected to fill in through the day, with highs topping out around 62°F and northwest winds near 10 mph that should relax by afternoon.
Afternoon And Tonight
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, northwest winds could still gust a bit early this morning before easing. A Freeze Watch is posted late Saturday night into Sunday morning for parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, though the District itself is not included. In the city, overnight lows should settle near 43°F, while sheltered valleys west of the Blue Ridge could dip low enough for patchy frost. Gardeners and anyone with exposed outdoor plumbing will want to cover tender plants and take simple precautions tonight.
Boaters And Tides
Strong southerly gusts earlier helped pile water into the Bay, pushing tidal anomalies higher. Some Annapolis tide gauges could come close to minor flood stage on the morning high tides, so waterfront residents and mariners should secure boats and steer clear of the lowest piers. Small Craft Advisories that had been in effect on parts of the tidal Potomac and Chesapeake eased by midmorning, but forecasters warn that additional advisories remain possible tonight and into next week. For more detail on timing, see our D.C. shivers at sunrise coverage.
Next Week
Temperatures are set to climb in a hurry next week, with highs near the mid 70s on Monday and reaching the low 80s by Tuesday. A frontal system arriving Tuesday night introduces a chance of showers, with a better bet of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday into Thursday. Forecasters are currently eyeing Wednesday and Thursday as the main storm days, so anyone with midweek outdoor plans should keep an eye on updates.
What To Bring
For D.C. residents, this forecast translates to a light jacket for the Saturday morning chill, covers for sensitive plants tonight and a bit of sky-watching midweek if you have outdoor plans that cannot get rained out. This outlook will be updated if watches or advisories change, so check the latest forecasts and local notices before heading out.
