Low clouds hang over the Capitol dome, and damp pavement reflects brake lights along I-95. The air feels raw at 40 degrees as light rain chances build through late morning.
Maryland and the District start the day under overcast skies. A 40 percent chance of rain develops mainly between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Highs reach 46 degrees, with light winds turning northeast this afternoon. Roads may turn slick during bursts of steadier showers. Plan extra time if you’re heading across town.
Skies partially clear tonight as temperatures drop to 31 degrees. Any leftover moisture could refreeze on bridges and overpasses. This is classic late-winter flash-freeze territory.
Friday flips the script. Sunshine returns with a high near 52 degrees. Saturday surges even warmer, reaching 62 under bright skies. It will feel like early March, with real spring vibes settling in across the Beltway.
The shift comes late weekend. Sunday stays partly sunny with a high near 50, but colder air presses in after dark. Snow chances increase after 1 a.m. Sunday night as temperatures fall to 27 degrees.
Monday looks wintry. Snow is likely, mainly before 1 p.m., with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and highs near 33. Accumulation details will sharpen soon, but slick travel is possible for the morning commute. Monitor updates if you travel along I-495 or I-270.
Behind this system, temperatures moderate again into the 40s by midweek. Longer-range trends suggest above-normal readings heading deeper into early March.
Five-Day Outlook for Washington, D.C.:
Friday: Sunny, high 52.
Saturday: Sunny, high 62.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 50.
Monday: Snow likely, high 33.
Tuesday: Chance of rain and snow, high 38.
