4 things to know about the weather
- More clouds than sun
- Mainly dry through Friday
- Saturday showers
- Sunday: mild and rainy
Much like Wednesday, this Thursday and 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 both Thursday afternoon and again Friday will be in the mid 40s for most. 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. 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
Thursday Daytime:
Mostly Cloudy in Morning
Some Afternoon Clearing
Cold And Dry
Wind: Northeast 3-8 mph
Chance Of Rain: 0%
HIGHS: 40° - 45°
Thursday Night:
Passing Clouds
Seasonably Cold
Dry
Chance Of Rain: 0%
Wind: Northeast 3-6 mph
LOWS: 28° - 34°
Friday:
Limited Sunshine
Increasing Clouds
Dry Before 8 p.m.
Wind: Southeast 3-6 mph
Chance Of Rain: 0%
HIGHS: 44° - 48°
Saturday:
Cloudy And Chilly
Periods Of Light Rain
Rainfall Up To 1/4"
Wind: South 5-10 mph
Chance Of Rain: 80%
HIGHS: 48° - 54°
Sunday:
Cloudy, Breezy & Mild
Rain, Moderate At Times
Rainfall Up To 1" Likely
Wind: South 12-22 mph
Chance Of Rain: 80%
HIGHS: 58° - 64°
Sunrise 7:25 a.m.; sunset 4:53 p.m.
Average high: 47°; average low: 33°
