WASHINGTON (7News) — If it feels like the weather has been on a rollercoaster lately, you’re not imagining it. The Mid-Atlantic is experiencing a classic case of March weather whiplash.
Record-breaking high temperatures were observed on Tuesday afternoon. Reagan National Airport reached 84 degrees, shattering the previous record of 79 degrees set in 2016.
Wednesday’s high temperatures will likely reach the 80s for the second day in a row, possibly breaking additional record highs.
A dramatic change is on the way, as a powerful cold front approaches from the west. The DMV will remain on the warm side of the front through late Wednesday night with colder air spilling in Thursday mid-morning.
Temperatures will drop significantly throughout the day on Thursday with periods of cold rain and gusty winds. In fact, some areas could even see a few wet snowflakes mix in, especially early or late in the day as colder air pours into the region.
No snowfall accumulation is expected, but the sight of wet snowflakes will be conversational following the record warmth.
Temperatures will fall from the 50s on Thursday morning to the upper 30s/lower 40s by the afternoon. It will also be blustery with wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph, adding a chill to the air, so enjoy the warm weather before the cold front arrives…