Washington is starting Sunday with clear skies and temperatures forecast at 62/49. West winds between 7 and 12 mph will keep the air moving, but rain is nowhere on the agenda today. The bigger change is later in the week, when a dry, mild run gives way to rain and noticeably colder air.
Sunshine Holds Through Veterans Day
Sunday night is expected to be mostly cloudy with a low around 45, followed by a mostly sunny Monday near 62. Monday’s northwest wind could gust as high as 31 mph, making exposed streets, bridges and bike routes feel considerably brisker even with mild temperatures. Tuesday looks like the warmest day of the stretch at 67, while Veterans Day on Wednesday stays sunny near 66.
Rain Arrives Thursday Morning
Clouds gather Wednesday night before rain is likely Thursday. The National Weather Service gives D.C. a 60% chance of rain Thursday, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 59; showers are likely Thursday night.
That wet turn is a sharper update to the dry weekend setup covered by Hoodline Saturday, with the latest outlook placing the rain window more clearly on Thursday and Friday. Friday brings precipitation and a high near 50. Saturday should dry out somewhat with partial sun, a high near 51 and lingering northwest wind.
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the District in the current forecast, according to the National Weather Service. For city residents, Sunday through Wednesday is the better window for parks, patios and outdoor work; by Thursday, an umbrella and a warmer layer will be the more useful accessories.
