A pedestrian walks by a saucer magnolia tree in bloom outside the Smithsonian Castle on Thursday in Washington. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)
High temperatures in the mid-40s are a good 10 degrees or more below normal for the date. It was also our third Friday in a row with windy conditions. I know I’ve had enough! Thankfully, that sun is getting rather strong, but with wind gusts in the 30-to-40-mph range much of the day, it still felt too darned cold. Winds die off nicely this evening, and we’ve got a mixed bag of weather ahead this weekend.
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Through Tonight: Winds are quickly cut in at least half this evening as we head through sunset, and they trend considerably lighter for the night. With lighter winds and clear skies, it’s very cold for the time of year. Coldest spots could even threaten to hit the upper teens, with downtown trying to get below 30.
View the current weather conditions at The Washington Post.
Tomorrow (Saturday): Precipitation is headed this way in the morning. I think it comes in late enough that it’s not much of any real issue. We could see precipitation by mid-to-late morning, but the air is rather dry, so it may evaporate before reaching the surface for a while. I think by afternoon our odds of raindrops are up. At the start, we may see more sleet than anything, and some snow is possible. With time, it should end up mainly rain if there is a mix, although northern Maryland may stay more mixed overall. This weather system isn’t dropping much precipitation, either. Highs are in the low to mid-40s.
Sunday: Coming off lows in the mid-20s to around freezing, this is a beautiful day on the whole. Temperatures finally return close to normal, with highs in the 50s. A range of about 54 to 59 seems best for now. Sunshine is dominant. Get out there for a walk or something!
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