Washington wakes to prevalent high clouds and temperatures near 48 degrees Monday morning, but the chill will not last long. The District is heading into a warm, mostly dry stretch that peaks in the low to mid-70s before rain moves in later this week.
Warm Stretch Builds Through Wednesday
Monday will turn partly sunny, with a high near 67 degrees and light south winds. According to the National Weather Service, Monday night will stay mild, with a low around 46 and areas of fog developing after 3 a.m.
Tuesday brings patchy fog before 7 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 72. Wednesday should be the warmest day of the stretch, reaching about 74 degrees, although clouds will increase as the next weather system approaches.
Rain Arrives Thursday And Friday
Rain chances rise late Wednesday night, then become more likely Thursday, when the District could see a mostly cloudy day with a high in the upper 60s to low 70s and a 60% chance of precipitation. Showers are also likely Thursday night and Friday, with Friday temperatures reaching around 71 degrees.
High pressure returns for the weekend, followed by another mostly sunny day Sunday near 66.
The latest outlook is a substantive update to Sunday's Hoodline forecast, adding a clearer picture of the fog risk and the Thursday-Friday rain window. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the District.
