Maryland – Low clouds hang over the D.C. skyline right now, with damp air and occasional light showers creating a gray, unsettled feel across the region. Visibility remains steady for now, but patchy fog is already forming in spots and could thicken quickly.
According to the National Weather Service, isolated showers continue through midday while patchy fog lingers into early afternoon. Conditions remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures holding near the low 60s before gradual improvement later today.
Across Washington, Arlington, and Alexandria, drivers may encounter brief visibility drops, especially along the Potomac River and low-lying areas. Roads are damp but not flooded, though slick spots can develop where light rain persists. Keep headlights on and allow extra space in traffic.
Skies begin to improve later today, but clouds remain in place. Fog may redevelop in pockets into the evening hours, especially where winds stay light.
A major warm-up arrives next. Friday pushes temperatures into the low 80s with sunshine breaking through by midday. That warmth builds into Saturday, when highs surge near 87°F, delivering a strong early-season “summer vibe” across the region.
The pattern shifts again heading into the first full weekend of April. A system moves in by Sunday morning, bringing widespread showers with a 90% chance of rain. Expect wet roads, reduced visibility, and slower travel throughout the day.
Early next week trends cooler and calmer, with sunshine returning and highs settling back into the upper 50s to low 60s.
Five Day Outlook for Washington, DC
Friday: Mostly sunny, warm, high 83°F
Saturday: Mostly sunny, hot, high 87°F
Sunday: Showers likely, high 72°F
Monday: Sunny, cooler, high 61°F
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 59°F
