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DC weather: Cooler, blustery Thursday across DMV
A cooler and blustery Thursday across the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday.
WASHINGTON - Valentine’s Day brings a welcome warm‑up to the D.C. region, with sunshine and highs in the mid‑50s before a cold rain is expected to develop by Sunday afternoon.
Thursday turns breezy and chilly, with highs in the upper 30s and wind gusts up to 25 mph making it feel more like the 20s. A few scattered flurries are possible early in the afternoon.
Split weekend forecast! Valentines Day will feature a little warm up with sunshine & temps in the 50's. A cold rain will develop by Sunday afternoon/evening. It'll help wash more of the snow & salt away.
Temperatures drop into the 20s overnight, so watch for slick spots Friday morning. Highs rebound into the low 40s to wrap up the workweek.
The weekend starts milder. Saturday brings cloudy skies and highs near 55. By Sunday afternoon and evening, a system moving in could briefly start as a wintry mix north and west of the city before changing to all rain as temperatures climb into the mid‑40s. That rain should help wash away lingering snow and road salt.
Next week turns noticeably warmer, with temperatures pushing near 60 by Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.