Washington woke Tuesday under clear skies near 59 degrees, but the District is headed for a quick October temperature roller coaster. Sunshine will push afternoon temperatures to around 81, Wednesday could reach 87, and then a strong late-week front will bring rain, gusty winds and a much colder weekend.
D.C. Gets Two Sunny, Very Warm Days
Tuesday stays dry and sunny, with southwest winds between 2 and 9 mph and a mostly clear night settling to around 64 degrees. The warmer outlook is a substantive update from Monday's Hoodline forecast, which had already flagged a sunny warmup, a Friday cold front and a much cooler Saturday.
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the stretch, with sunny skies and a high near 87. A slight chance of showers is possible Wednesday night, while overnight temperatures remain mild near 64 in the National Weather Service forecast.
Rain And Storm Chances Return Thursday
Clouds and scattered rain showers are expected Thursday as temperatures fall back to a high near 69, with precipitation chances increasing and passing showers likely. Friday rebounds to around 78 degrees, but morning showers could give way to additional showers or thunderstorms as winds increase from the southwest.
Strong Winds Set Up A Much Colder Weekend
The bigger change arrives Friday, when a cold front pushes through. The strongest post-front winds are expected Friday night into Saturday. Saturday will be much colder, with a high near 56 and northwest gusts of 20 to 30 mph.
Saturday night could fall to around 39 degrees before sunshine returns Sunday with a high near 59. Monday looks milder at around 65, giving the region a calmer finish after the late-week weather whiplash.
No Advisories Posted For The District
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington lists no watches, warnings or advisories for Washington, D.C. For outdoor plans, Wednesday offers the warmest window, while Friday evening through Saturday will call for extra layers and caution around gusty winds.
