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D.C.-area forecast: Very warm through Friday, when a showery cool front passes

Not as warm but still mild this weekend.

By David Streit | 2024-03-14

The sun sets Wednesday over the Ballston neighborhood in Arlington County. (Brian Gannon/Flickr)

A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.

10/10: Upon reflection, this is pretty close to perfection.

Unseasonable warmth lasts through Friday but today takes the prize. Showers and possibly a thundershower tomorrow water the daffodils. The weekend is not as warm but still sunny and mild, so get out and enjoy the greening of the land before chillier air arrives early next week.

Today (Thursday): Clouds will be few and far between and winds offer barely a whisper. Highs in the 70s, possibly flirting with 80 in a few spots, are a delight and will speed the opening of the cherry blossoms. Confidence: High

Tonight: Stars are out early, but clouds are likely to start spreading into the area after midnight. Winds out of the south are light. Lows range through the 50s. Winds are minimal. Confidence: High

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Tomorrow (Friday): Scattered and intermittent showers are possible, especially in the afternoon. A rumble of thunder can't be ruled out in spots. Most of the area should not see more than a quarter-inch of rain. Winds from the southwest are on the light side. Highs still manage to reach the low to mid-70s despite all the clouds. Confidence: Medium-High

Tomorrow night: Lingering showers are likely through the evening but shouldn't be too heavy. Expect gradual clearing by dawn. Winds shift to come from the north but are only 5 to 10 mph. Lows are mainly in the mid- to upper 40s. Confidence: Medium

Mainly sunny and mild conditions return Saturday for the spring equilux in which the day and night are of equal length. Highs are in the low to mid-60s, about 10 degrees warmer than normal, and winds are light. Overnight lows range through the 40s under mostly clear skies. Confidence: Medium-High

Clouds scatter across the area Sunday as a strong cold front approaches from the Midwest, but most showers should stay to the north. There is still enough sun to eke out another mild day with highs again in the low to mid-60s. The colder air does start to win out overnight with lows dropping into the 30s. Confidence: Medium

Monday is the end of the road for the mild spell, with highs only in the mid-40s to lower 50s despite mainly sunny skies. Gusty northwest winds will make it feel even colder. Confidence: Medium-High


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