6:00 AM | **Icing this morning will last longest in the far northern and western suburbs...plain rain likely throughout the metro region this afternoon**

6-Day Forecast

Today

Cloudy, cold, freezing rain continues well north and west of the District until late morning, plain rain likely throughout this afternoon, highs in the upper 30’s

Tonight

Cloudy, cold, rain could change briefly to ice and/or snow before ending, lows late tonight in the mid-to-upper 20's

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, cold, near 30 degrees

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, quite cold, low 20’s

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, cold, chance for a little snow, near the freezing mark for highs

Thursday

Partly sunny, cold, mid-to-upper 30’s

Friday

Partly sunny, cold, upper 30’s

Saturday

Partly sunny, not as cold, low 40's

Discussion

Icing will continue over the next few hours in the far northern and western suburbs where surface temperatures hover near the freezing mark. Untreated surfaces (driveways, sidewalks) will stay especially icy in many areas until temperatures edge into the mid and upper 30's later today. Plain rain is likely throughout the area this afternoon, but as colder air filters back into the region tonight, the precipitation could change back briefly to ice and/or snow before ending. Quite cold conditions are in store for tomorrow and tomorrow night in the Mid-Atlantic region and then some moisture could move our way on Wednesday - perhaps creating a bit of snow around here. Longer term, milder weather is in store in the Mid-Atlantic for about a week or so beginning later this weekend; however, the cold pattern will resume later this month.