Washington woke Monday under cloudy skies and patchy fog, with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s before conditions turn mostly sunny and warmer. The District is headed for a high near 72, but northwest winds will strengthen through the afternoon, making the early commute the one part of the day worth treating cautiously.
Fog Fades Before The Sun Takes Over
Areas of fog are expected before 8 a.m., and the National Weather Service said localized dense pockets could briefly drop visibility below one-quarter mile. Drivers should slow down, leave extra following distance and use low-beam headlights where fog lingers, then expect a much brighter sky by late morning.
Northwest winds will run 3 to 12 mph Monday, with gusts up to 22 mph during the afternoon. Monday night turns clear and chilly, with a low near 46, while no watch, warning or advisory is listed for the District.
Tuesday Starts A Run Of Clearer Fall Days
Tuesday will be sunny and cooler, topping out near 65 with lighter northwest winds. The warm-up returns Wednesday with sunshine and a high near 72, followed by Thursday’s pleasant 77-degree peak.
The dry pattern continues Friday, and Saturday should remain mostly sunny near 72. That gives the District several dry days for outdoor plans, though evenings will still feel crisp, with overnight lows mainly in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Rain Chances Wait Until Sunday
Sunday brings a 30 to 50 percent chance of rain, though uncertainty remains high. The rain outlook remains uncertain.
Forecast Shifts From A Wet Weekend
The latest outlook is a substantive update from Hoodline’s Sunday forecast, which focused on lingering rain and fog before the pattern cleared. Monday now looks brighter and windier, while the week ahead is shaping up as a mostly dry stretch with one small rain question at the end.
