WASHINGTON, D.C. – A calm, frosty start greets the D.C. metro this morning, with quiet streets glistening in the early light after another crisp autumn night. The air feels clean and still, the kind that makes coffee steam curl slowly in the cold — a final breath of deep fall before November weather starts to shift again.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, the weekend stays mild and pleasant with high pressure controlling conditions through Sunday. Highs near 62°F and light winds make this a prime stretch for yard cleanup or early holiday decorating. Clouds will increase by late Sunday as a weak system moves toward the Appalachians, bringing a 20 percent chance of light rain Monday morning across northern Virginia and central Maryland.
Rainfall amounts should remain minimal — just enough to dampen pavement during the early commute — but cooler air will follow the front Monday night. Lows dip back toward 40°F, setting up another stretch of chilly mornings and crisp afternoons through midweek.
Travelers along I-95 from Fredericksburg to Baltimore may encounter patchy drizzle during the Monday drive, but no significant delays are expected. The rest of the week turns sunny and dry, with highs rebounding into the mid-60s by Wednesday.
To be fair, this first week of November looks like a weather reprieve: cool mornings, calm winds, and steady sunshine — a far cry from the blustery patterns already settling farther north. Still, forecasters hint that stronger cold fronts may reach the region by mid-month, signaling winter’s slow but certain approach.
Five-Day Forecast for Washington, D.C.:
Sat: 62/39 – Sunny; light west breeze, crisp morning.
Sun: 62/44 – Mostly sunny; clouds increase late.
Mon: 62/45 – Partly cloudy; 20% chance of light showers.
Tue: 61/40 – Sunny; cool and dry.
Wed: 65/43 – Mostly sunny; pleasant fall warmth returns.
