7:00 AM | *Soaking rain beginning later tomorrow and continuing this weekend and it could put DC over the top for wettest year on record*
Paul Dorian
6-Day DC Forecast
Today
Partly sunny, cold, highs in the mid 40’s
Tonight
Mainly cloudy, cold, lows not far from freezing
Friday
Mainly cloudy, turning milder, rain likely by mid-afternoon, upper 40’s for late day highs
Friday Night
Mainly cloudy, chilly, soaking rain is likely, lower 40’s for late night lows
Saturday
Mainly cloudy, mild, more rain is likely, lower 50’s
Sunday
Mainly cloudy, a bit colder, still the chance for rain showers, mid 40’s
Monday
Partly sunny, cold, becoming windy, maybe a snow shower, mid 40’s
Tuesday
Partly sunny, cold, lower 40's
Discussion
A weak system is sliding to our north today and it's precipitation field is generally confined to areas north of the PA/MD border. A stronger system will generate a soaking rain event in the DC-to-Philly-to-NYC corridor beginning late tomorrow and continuing well into the weekend as it’ll be a slow mover. The rainfall from this upcoming event could actually put the DC region over the top for wettest year on record (need 0.55 inches to break the record set in 1889). On the heels of the weekend storm, another cold shot will arrive on Monday and it will be supported by vigorous energy in the upper atmosphere which could result in strong winds in the Northeast US and scattered snow showers.
Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Perspecta, Inc.
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