WASHINGTON, D.C. — A damp chill lingers across the region this morning, but sunshine is poised to make a brief comeback before another wave of rain closes out the weekend. The familiar rhythm of November weather—gray, wet, and then abruptly crisp—returns to the nation’s capital.
According to the National Weather Service, the Washington area will see improving skies through today, with afternoon highs near 69°F under lighter winds. But clouds quickly rebuild late Saturday into Sunday as a new system tracks east from the Ohio Valley, pulling in another surge of moisture.
Rain will be likely Sunday, especially between late morning and early evening. Expect damp roads, patchy fog, and reduced visibility along I-95, I-66, and Route 50, particularly during mid-afternoon hours when heavier showers move through. Temperatures will hover in the upper 60s early before cooler air sweeps in behind the system by nightfall.
By Monday, drier air settles in. Sunshine returns, though temperatures will struggle to reach 50°F—nearly 20 degrees cooler than the weekend. A steady northwest breeze adds bite to the morning air. Veterans Day looks sunny but brisk, with highs near 47°F and wind gusts up to 20 mph, ideal for outdoor ceremonies but a reminder that late fall has truly arrived.
Looking beyond midweek, forecasters hint at another warm-up by Thursday, though colder air may return before Thanksgiving. For now, it’s a classic early November pattern: alternating rain and chill, setting the stage for the first true winter tease later this month.
Five-Day Outlook for Washington, DC:
Sat: 69/50 – Partly sunny; mild breeze.
Sun: 68/41 – Rain likely; breezy afternoon.
Mon: 50/31 – Mostly sunny; cooler trend.
Tue (Veterans Day): 47/36 – Sunny; crisp and dry.
Wed: 60/42 – Mostly sunny; milder air returns.
