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 the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85° N Lon: 77.03° W Elev: 13 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 22 Apr 4:52 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

District of Columbia

Rest Of The Overnight
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. South winds around 10 mph.
Today
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tonight
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.



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