4 things to know about the weather
- Rain to a few PM Showers Today.
- Mild Sunday, Heavy Rain Late Afternoon and Early Evening.
- Moderate to Heavy Rain for the Early Portions of the Commanders Game, Sunday.
- Mild Through New Year’s Eve on Tuesday
Periods of light rain that arrived late Friday evening will continue throughout the day Saturday and into Sunday.
Even with the clouds and rain, temperatures Saturday will steadily climb through the 40s and should get above 50° by Saturday evening. Rain totals Saturday will be around 1/4" to 1/2".
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Commanders game forecast
A surge of much warmer air will bring a soaking rain to the area Sunday. South winds of around 15 mph all day will push temperatures above 60°, with a steady rain falling for most of the day. If you're going to the Commanders game Sunday night, bring your best rain gear. Gametime temperatures will be in the mid-50s.
The rain will linger into Monday morning, but there should be a period of dry weather from Monday afternoon through about noon Tuesday, with highs in the mid/upper 50s both days.
New Year's forecast
Showers still look likely for New Year's Eve.
A drier pattern will return for New Year's Day, followed by steadily falling temperatures. Highs should still be near 50° for New Year's Day.
On Jan. 2, expect a high of 40°, followed by highs in the 30s for Jan. 3-5.
Weather radar
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10-day forecast
Quickcast
TODAY
On & Off Showers | Mild
HIGHS: Lower 50s
TONIGHT
Rain, at Times
Temps: Upper 40s (Suburbs) to Lower 50s (Downtown)
SUNDAY
Mostly Cloudy | A Few Daytime Showers | Heavy Evening Rain & Slight Chance of Thunder | MILD
HIGHS: Middle 60s
MONDAY
Partly Sunny
HIGHS: Near 60F
TUESDAY
Cloudy | Scattered Rain Showers
HIGHS: Upper 50s
Sunrise: 7:26 a.m. // Sunset: 4:54 p.m.
Average high: 46° // Average low: 32°
