DC weather: Memorial Day rain and dense fog linger

Name: Fog and rain impact Memorial Day plans across D.C.
Uploaded: 2026-05-25T08:47:07-04:00
Description: Dense fog, drizzle and road closures are making for a slow and messy Memorial Day morning across the D.C. region.

Fog and rain impact Memorial Day plans across D.C.

Dense fog, drizzle and road closures are making for a slow and messy Memorial Day morning across the D.C. region.

WASHINGTON - A gray and soggy Memorial Day is in store for the DMV as fog and light rain showers linger across the region.

What we know:

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of the DMV Monday morning as visibility has dropped to a quarter of a mile in some areas. The morning is off to a "warm, mild start," but the combination of mist, drizzle, and light rain is creating "terrible visibilities" for travelers.

Currently, the following counties are under active alerts:

District of Columbia

Maryland: Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Cecil, Southern Baltimore

Virginia: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Prince William, Manassas

What they're saying:

FOX 5 meteorologists are warning those headed to the Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. to be ready for scattered activity.

"It’s just not a beautiful day for our Memorial Day, at least weather-wise," said Chief Meteorologist Tucker Barnes.

While the "rain showers falling from the sky should lighten up" by the afternoon, Barnes note we won't see much cloud improvement. The overcast and drizzly pattern is expected to continue "for a couple more days" before the sun finally makes a comeback.

Timeline:

Memorial Day Morning: Thick fog and scattered rain showers through midday.

Memorial Day Afternoon: Showers pivot south and east; cloudy and drizzly conditions remain.

Tuesday & Wednesday: Mostly cloudy skies persist with a lingering threat of showers.

Thursday & Friday: Drier and brighter conditions arrive with "seasonable temperatures."

Holiday travel and parade impacts

Why you should care:

If you are driving to a Memorial Day event, use extra caution. Visibility is extremely low, particularly east of the city and near Reagan National.

Road closures for the parade will affect Constitution, Pennsylvania, and Independence Avenues, as well as several numbered streets downtown. Parking will be difficult, so Metro is highly recommended for anyone heading into the District.