Washington is starting Monday near 43 degrees under clear skies, with a brisk north wind making the morning feel more like late fall than mid-October. Sunshine will take over quickly, and temperatures should climb to around 66 degrees this afternoon with no rain expected.
Sunny Monday Leads Into A Windier Tuesday
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a sunny Monday with north winds between 5 and 9 mph. Tonight will stay mostly clear with a low near 48, while Tuesday brings another sunny day, a high around 69 and wind gusts reaching up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Frost and freeze concerns remain focused outside the District, where advisories are scheduled to expire at 9 a.m. Monday. Washington itself has no active weather alert, but early commuters and dog walkers may still want a jacket for the chilly start.
Dry Skies Hold Through The Weekend
Sunny and dry conditions are expected to continue Wednesday through Sunday, with afternoon highs mostly in the low to upper 60s. Overnight temperatures will dip into the mid-40s Wednesday and Thursday, then fall to around 42 Friday night before a sunny weekend with highs near 62 to 65.
The broader region could see more trouble along the Chesapeake Bay as an offshore storm keeps marine winds elevated and pushes tides higher through midweek. Minor coastal flooding is possible around places including Alexandria, Annapolis and Solomons Island, although the storm's exact track remains uncertain.
The clear, dry outlook continues the sunny conditions described in Sunday's Hoodline forecast. For District residents, the practical takeaway is simple: sunny afternoons all week, but noticeably colder mornings and a few gusty stretches on Tuesday.
