The upcoming weather forecast indicates a shift to cooler conditions and increased chances of rain throughout the week. Starting tonight, light showers might occur around 8 p.m., with more substantial rain emerging after midnight. Expect overnight lows to be in the mid- to upper 50s accompanied by gentle southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, expect rain to dominate the morning, potentially becoming moderate to heavy at times. By the afternoon, the rainfall may ease, but cloud cover will persist. High temperatures will struggle to breach the 60 to mid-60s range, marking a notable dip from the seasonal averages. Winds will shift to come from the east, with possible gusts reaching 20 to 25 mph.
Wednesday night will remain cloudy and cool, with continued showers that could be moderate at times. Lows will fall into the low to mid-50s.
On Thursday, cool conditions will continue with a cloudy sky and scattered afternoon showers. High temperatures will range from the mid-60s to near 70, standing below the usual upper 70s for this time of year. Showers may persist into Thursday night, reducing temperatures to around 50.
Friday looks to offer partly sunny skies with a chance of light showers primarily north of D.C. as the storm system moves out. The day will still be on the cooler side, with highs reaching the mid to upper 60s, followed by night temperatures around 50.
The holiday weekend appears promising, beginning with a dry and cool Saturday featuring sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s. Sunday will likely see partly to mostly sunny conditions, with temperatures nearing 70. However, nights will remain chilly, requiring jackets as lows dip into the 40s and 50s.
Memorial Day may introduce cloud cover and the possibility of rain, especially if a storm system approaches from the south. Current forecasts suggest temperatures could reach the low 70s, but confidence in this prediction remains low, especially in mountainous and beach regions, where cooler conditions are expected.
Overall, while the week starts off cool and wet, the latter part of the weekend holds some brighter prospects for outdoor activities. Temperatures are anticipated to gradually warm closer to normal as we progress through next week, providing hope for better weather ahead.