4 things to know about the weather
- Friday's our last dry day before a soggy weekend ahead
- Mostly cloudy skies Friday, with morning peeks of sunshine
- Rain begins overnight
- Expect heavy rain for the Commanders game Sunday night
Much like the past two days, Friday will come with only limited amounts of sunshine but no chance for rain. Seasonably chilly air will be hanging around for now.
Highs for Friday will be in the mid 40s for most spots around the D.C. Clouds will thicken as milder air begins to come our way for the weekend.
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Periods of light rain will arrive late Friday evening and 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".
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
FRIDAY NIGHT
- Rain moves in (60% chance)
- Not as cold
- Temps: mid 30s
SATURDAY
- Periods of rain, heavy at times (80% chance)
- Mild temps
- Highs: Lower 50s
SUNDAY
- More rain, heavy especially during the evening hours (90% chance)
- Highs: Low 60s
MONDAY
- Cloudy
- Gradual clearing of rain during the afternoon (30% chance)
- Highs: Mid 50s
Sunrise: 7:25 a.m. // Sunset: 4:53 p.m.
Average high: 47° // Average low: 34°
