Washington, D.C. – Maryland residents should plan ahead for a wet Saturday, as heavy spring showers threaten to disrupt travel across the D.C. metro—especially along I-495, I-270, and I-66.
According to the National Weather Service, the region will stay sunny and dry through Friday afternoon. Rain chances begin to rise by Friday night, with a 40% chance of showers after 8 p.m., increasing sharply by Saturday, when an 80% chance of rain is expected before evening. Commuters and weekend travelers should allow extra time on the roads, particularly midday Saturday when downpours are most likely.
Thursday and Friday bring classic spring warmth—sunny skies and highs near 80°F, with light south winds. Temperatures will dip into the mid-50s to mid-60s overnight but remain mild for this time of year.
By Sunday, skies clear again, and sunshine returns with a pleasant high near 70°F. The stretch of dry weather continues into Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures climbing toward the mid-70s and even mid-80s by Tuesday afternoon.
🌤️ Five-Day D.C. Spring Weather Outlook:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 80°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, 20% chance of late showers, high near 80°F
- Saturday: Showers likely before 8 p.m. (80% chance), high near 80°F
- Sunday: Sunny and dry, high near 70°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 75°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and warm, high near 85°F
