Cool, dry air to settle over DC region after Sunday’s rain – WTOP News

Drizzle and light rain will continue through midday Sunday as temperatures hold in the 60s, according to the National Weather Service. Additional rainfall amounts are expected to remain light, and showers should gradually taper from north to south during the afternoon before ending by evening. High temperatures are expected to reach the mid-60s.
Dry conditions will return Sunday night and continue through midweek as high pressure builds into the region. Any lingering clouds Monday morning should give way to afternoon sunshine, though a gusty northwest breeze may make it feel cooler.
expects cooler-than-average temperatures to persist through Tuesday, with plenty of sunshine, low humidity and a crisp fall feel. Frost and freezing temperatures are possible west of the Blue Ridge on both Monday and Tuesday nights.
Pleasant fall weather is expected to continue through midweek, with abundant sunshine Wednesday and temperatures beginning a gradual warmup.
FORECAST:
TODAY: Periods of rain. Highs between 63 and 68.
Winds southeast 5-10 mph.
TONIGHT: Showers ending overnight.
MONDAY: Partly to mostly sunny and breezy. Highs near 70.
Winds northwest 10-15 mph, gusts to 25 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT: Patchy frost possible in higher elevations west of Interstate 81.
TUESDAY: Sunny. Highs between 61 and 66.
Winds north around 5 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT: Patchy frost possible in higher elevations along and west of U.S. 15.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 65 and 70.
Winds south 5-10 mph.
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