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D.C.-area forecast: Seasonably cool this weekend before a warm start to week

February 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EST
The National Press Building on Friday. (Tim Brown)
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Today’s daily digit

A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.

6/10: Lots of clouds and on the cool side for the time of year.

Express forecast

  • Today: Trending clearer. Breezy. Highs: Mid- to upper 40s.
  • Tonight: Mainly clear. Lows: 22-29.
  • Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs: Near 50.

Forecast in detail

Occasional chilliness aside, this weekend is pretty easy to deal with as far as late-winter weather goes. In fact, we’re back up around average by Sunday and headed warmer into next week. The high levels of tree pollen in and around the city Friday seem destined to return. Grab the antihistamines if you haven’t done so yet.

Today (Saturday): We’re still underneath a dip in the jet stream, which should keep clouds plentiful much of the day. More notable clearing with time and possibly a somewhat sunny start before clouds build in any warmth the sun can muster. It won’t be much, with highs in the mid- and upper 40s. Slight chance of a shower, but that should mainly stay to our south. Winds gusting around 20 mph keep it feeling chillier. Confidence: Medium-High

Tonight: Skies are mostly or fully clear. As winds diminish, it’s a good recipe for maximizing cold. Lows range across the 20s. Confidence: Medium-High

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Tomorrow (Sunday): Sparkling sunshine from morning until sunset. Temperatures nudge up slightly but are still near normal in a near 50 to perhaps low 50s zone. Confidence: Medium

Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy and continued calm through the night. Not as cold, with lows ranging from near freezing to around 40. Confidence: Medium

A look ahead

There could be a shower early Monday, but the day is partly cloudy overall. Warmer as south winds pump in some springlike air. Mid-60s is a good target for highs right now. Confidence: Medium

As low-pressure winds up to our west Tuesday, warm south and southwest winds continue. There may be a couple of showers, especially in the afternoon. Mid- to upper 60s seem likely for highs. Confidence: Medium