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Wet Pattern Continues From the Northwest To Rockies; Major Storm System To Develop On Thursday Across Southern Plains

A vigorous system will slide from the Northwest to the Rockies on Wednesday to keep intact the wet pattern across the extended region. Heavy to excessive rain, intense mountain snow and high winds are possible before the next system arrives on Friday. The same system will evolve into a major storm on Thursday across the southern Plains for a widespread rain event for the South and East. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

7°C

45°F

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 km/h
Barometer 1023.7 mb (30.23 in)
Dewpoint -4°C (24°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 12 Dec 10:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 km/h becoming south in the afternoon.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 6 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southeast wind 8 to 10 km/h.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 0 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. East wind 5 to 10 km/h.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 7 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. East wind 3 to 8 km/h.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 1 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 10 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

    High: 11 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Rain

    Low: 7 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 12 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 4 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 8 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 km/h becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southeast wind 8 to 10 km/h.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. East wind 5 to 10 km/h.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. East wind 3 to 8 km/h.
Friday
Rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 10 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 6 m)
Last Update:
9:31 am EST Dec 12, 2018
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 12, 2018-6pm EST Dec 18, 2018
 
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