Washington, D.C. is experiencing a delightful shift in weather patterns, bringing warmer temperatures and sunny skies to the region. The current weather conditions are rated a solid 9 out of 10, with winds calming down as the sun shines brightly over the city.
As a high-pressure system settles over the Southeastern United States, residents can expect a significant rise in temperatures. While the dry and warm air brings pleasant weather, it also brings an increase in pollen levels. Today, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-60s with plenty of sunshine. This trend of warm weather is set to continue through Thursday and Friday, with highs potentially reaching the 70s to near 80 degrees.
Looking at the forecast for today, residents can expect sunshine and rising temperatures, with the thermometer hitting the 60s by midday and peaking between 65 and 70 in the afternoon. The winds are not as strong as previous days, blowing from the west at 10 to 15 mph with occasional gusts of 20 to 25 mph.
Tonight, a few clouds may pass through the area, but skies will mainly remain clear. Temperatures will range from around 40 in the colder suburbs to the mid-40s in the city and eastern regions. Light winds from the west at about 5 mph are expected overnight.
Tomorrow will bring another day of sunny skies and even warmer temperatures, with highs reaching the upper 60s to low 70s by the afternoon. Winds are forecasted to be lighter, blowing from the west at 5 to 10 mph. The trend of clear and cool nights continues, with lows dropping to the 40s to around 50.
The warming trend will persist into Thursday, with highs climbing into the 70s across the region. Although some areas may reach the upper 70s, it will be a far cry from the record high of 86 degrees. Thursday night will see partly cloudy skies with overnight lows mostly in the 50s.
Friday will see increasing cloud cover with shower chances in the afternoon and evening. Highs are expected to reach the low to mid-70s, with a possibility of hitting the mid to upper 70s if thicker clouds delay their arrival. The weekend will bring milder temperatures, with highs in the low to mid-60s on Saturday and Sunday, along with a chance of showers on St. Patrick’s Day.
Overall, D.C. residents can look forward to a stretch of pleasant weather with sunny skies, warm temperatures, and only slight chances of precipitation in the days ahead.