7:00 AM | *Showers likely today into early tonight as a cold front arrives…much cooler on Wednesday and Thursday with a stiff breeze…overnight lows back in the 30’s in most suburbs* — Arcfield Weather

6-Day forecast for the Washington, D.C. metro region

Today

Mainly cloudy, mild, some drizzle this morning with an isolated shower or two, more numerous showers are likely later in the afternoon, highs not far from 70 degrees; E-NE winds around 5 mph in the morning, N-NW winds at 5-10 mph in the afternoon

Tonight

Mainly cloudy in the evening with showers still possible, clearing after midnight, becoming breezy and turning colder, lows in the mid-to-upper 40’s  

Wednesday

Mainly sunny, windy, much cooler, upper 50’s for afternoon highs

Wednesday Night             

Mainly clear, windy, cold, mid-to-upper 30’s for late night lows

Thursday

Mainly sunny, still windy and on the chilly side, upper 50’s

Friday

Mainly sunny, a bit milder, low-to-mid 60’s

Saturday

Mainly sunny, mild, mid-to-upper 60’s

Sunday

Partly sunny, breezy, mild, chance of showers, upper 60’s

Discussion              

A cold front will close in on the region today bringing with it a good chance of showers; especially, from later in the afternoon to early tonight.  Skies should clear after midnight as a colder air mass pushes into the Mid-Atlantic region and a stiff NW breeze will develop following the passage of the cold front.  The next couple of days will feature windy conditions, daytime temperatures well below-normal for late April despite some sunshine on each day, and overnight lows in the 30’s in most suburbs.  Some modification will take place in temperatures during the late week period and the weekend should begin on a quiet and mild note.

Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Arcfield Weather