D.C.-area forecast: Delightful warmth today before a cooler, but still mild weekend

Our drier-than-normal pattern remains intact all weekend.

8/10: Mighty mild though the sun hangs low, breezes blow leaves to and fro.

Express forecast

Today: Partly sunny, windy, warm. Highs: 61 to 65.
Tonight: Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows: 39 to 45.
Tomorrow: Mainly sunny, breezy. Highs: 55 to 59.

Forecast in detail

December is off to a warm start as high temperatures today top out in the 60s! Cooler air filters in for the weekend, but highs remain above 50 degrees. Our drier-than-normal pattern remains intact all weekend, aiding yard work, decorating or any other outdoor activity on your agenda.

Today (Thursday): Clouds are a bit back-and-forth today, and we can’t rule out a brief shower, but there are plenty of sunny intervals. Highs climb to the low to mid-60s. Breezes from the southwest are strong at times (gusting over 25 mph) but unlikely to produce much chill with this warmth. Confidence: Medium-High

Tonight: Skies are partly cloudy, and breezes from the west are moderate through the night. Lows slip to the upper 30s to mid-40s. Confidence: High

Tomorrow (Friday): Expect a sunny start, but a streak of clouds is likely to zip through in the afternoon. Northwest breezes are only occasionally gusty. Highs in the mid- to upper 50s are still fairly comfortable for this time of year. Confidence: High

Tomorrow night: Winds calm, allowing temperatures to drop off quickly under partly cloudy skies. Lows are mainly mid- to upper 30s (near 40 downtown). Confidence: High

A look ahead

Plenty of sun on Saturday allows a nice warm-up after a chilly start. Highs top out in the mid- to upper 50s. Another clear, calm night results in lows in the upper 20s to mid-30s. Confidence: High

Southerly breezes pick up on Sunday, but that low sun angle makes it hard to scour out the cold morning air. Highs should still manage to reach the lower 50s in most areas. Those breezes pick up overnight, and with increasing clouds, lows hold in the low to mid-40s. Confidence: Medium-High

A cold front approaches on Monday. Ahead of it, highs should still climb to the mid- to upper 50s before showers knock readings down. Strong, gusty winds are likely to push in during the day. Confidence: Medium

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