The weekend brings pleasant weather to Washington, D.C., but Monday ushers in a stormy start to the workweek. Expect a heightened risk of severe weather during the afternoon and evening, with widespread damaging winds possible as a strong cold front moves through. Highs on Monday will reach the upper 60s before temperatures plunge into the 30s overnight into Tuesday.
A chilly breeze will greet St. Patrick’s Day, but temperatures rebound into the 50s by the end of the week. According to the latest 8–14 day climate models, conditions should stabilize toward the end of the month, but mid-March continues to bring dramatic swings between seasons.
7-Day Washington D.C. Weather Forecast
- Saturday: Partly cloudy and breezy, highs in the mid to upper 50s.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy with highs near 60°F and strong southerly winds.
- Monday: Severe storms likely in the afternoon and evening, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Main threats include widespread damaging winds and up to an inch of rain.
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy and breezy, highs in the 40s.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies, highs in the 40s.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, highs in the 40s–50s.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, highs in the low to mid 50s.
Stay safe during stormy conditions Monday, and enjoy the improving weather toward the end of the week!
Your local meteorologist,Derek Bowen…