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DC, Maryland, Virginia Weather: Cold, Windy Through Sunday Nov 15
WASHINGTON, DC – A chilly and windy weekend is developing across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Maryland and northern Virginia, with northwest wind gusts potentially reaching 35 mph Saturday
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-13T09:01:58.473Z
WASHINGTON, DC – A chilly and windy weekend is developing across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Maryland and northern Virginia, with northwest wind gusts potentially reaching 35 mph Saturday and mountain temperatures falling close to freezing.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, an area of low pressure will gradually move away from the East Coast through Saturday, Nov. 14, leaving behind gusty winds, cool temperatures and the possibility of lingering precipitation in parts of the region.
Friday, Nov. 13, will bring northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph.
Temperatures are forecast to range from 34 to 49 degrees in the mountains, while metropolitan areas and locations near the Chesapeake Bay could see readings between 43 and 56 degrees.
Some wraparound rain associated with the departing low pressure system may reach locations northeast of Washington, D.C., although widespread rainfall is not indicated in the forecast graphic.
Saturday could bring the strongest winds of the weekend , with northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts potentially reaching 35 mph.
Mountain temperatures are expected to range from 32 to 48 degrees, while metropolitan and bay area locations could see temperatures between 46 and 54 degrees.
The forecast also indicates the possibility of wintry precipitation in higher mountain elevations, where temperatures will be coldest.
By Sunday, Nov. 15, winds are expected to shift northerly and decrease slightly, ranging from 10 to 15 mph with gusts reaching 25 mph.
Sunday temperatures should range from 34 to 49 degrees in the mountains and 49 to 56 degrees across metropolitan and bay area locations.
Residents planning outdoor activities should prepare for chilly conditions and occasional strong wind gusts, particularly in exposed areas.
Travelers heading into higher elevations should also monitor changing temperatures and precipitation conditions.
Updated forecasts are available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/lwx .