WASHINGTON, D.C. – A crisp calm greets the Capital Region this morning, with faint fog lifting off rooftops and a soft chill hinting at November’s quiet shift. After a mild, mostly clear weekend, clouds will thicken today as a weak system drifts across the Mid-Atlantic, bringing a small chance of light rain Monday before sunshine returns for much of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, a brief shower or two may pass between dawn and midmorning Monday, mainly along and east of I-95. The chance stays near 20%, but even a quick sprinkle could dampen the early commute. Any rain clears rapidly, with drier air and sunshine building by afternoon. Temperatures will hold in the low 60s before dipping into the low 40s overnight.
From Tuesday through Thursday, a broad area of high pressure will lock in clear skies and calm winds, offering ideal conditions for outdoor work, travel, or leaf cleanup. Highs rebound into the upper 60s to near 70, delivering one of the season’s most comfortable stretches before cooler air returns late week.
This early-November pattern fits La Niña’s broader signature — mild, dry air lingering over the Mid-Atlantic while stronger storm systems stay bottled up farther north. Long-range guidance hints at colder surges closer to Thanksgiving, possibly setting the stage for the region’s first measurable snow in higher elevations of Maryland or West Virginia.
For now, residents across D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia can expect a serene start to November — calm skies, crisp mornings, and plenty of sunshine to finish the week strong.
Five-Day Forecast for Washington, D.C.:
Sun: 64/45 – Mostly sunny; calm and pleasant.
Mon: 63/43 – Slight morning rain chance; clearing later.
Tue: 61/41 – Sunny; light northwest wind.
Wed: 67/45 – Mostly sunny; mild and bright.
Thu: 62/40 – Sunny; seasonable fall pattern continues.
