Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity	26%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.21 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 Apr 4:52 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.