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Today’s Weather
Lots of clouds after an early-morning shower, creating breezy, warm conditions. It’s a perfect day with a high of 65 degrees (though it feels a bit cooler at 63). Enjoy the gentle southwest winds blowing at 10-20 mph—ideal for a stroll or some outdoor fun!ness to the air. Perfect weather to grab a light jacket and enjoy the outdoors!
When will the cherry blossoms in DC hit peak bloom?
Experts say it’s just around the corner. The National Park Service says Washington, D.C.’s famous Yoshino cherry trees could hit peak bloom in just a day or two. Experts note that weather patterns in late winter and early spring play a big role in when about 70% of the blossoms open around the Tidal Basin.
Today: Lots of clouds after an early morning shower, breezy, & warm. High 65 (feel like 63) Winds: SW 10-20+ mph
Tonight: Mild and breezy with rain (.25″) & drizzle. Low 43 (feel like 36) Winds: WSW 10-15 mph
Friday: Cooler & windy with some clouds & sun. High 49 (feel like 41) Winds: NNW 15-20+ mph
Friday night: Clearing, breezy, and much colder. Low 20 (feel like 11) Winds: NNW 10-15 mph
Saturday: Mostly sunny & cold. High 38 (feel like 33) Winds: NW 5-15 mph
Saturday night: Mainly clear & cold. Low 24 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday: Not as cold with some sun & clouds. High 47 (feel like 43) Winds: WSW 10-15 mph
Sunday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 32 Winds: SSW 5-10 mph
Monday: Lots of clouds and breezy. High 57 (feel like 52) Winds: SW 10-15 mph
Monday night: Some partial clearing. Low 37 (feel like 34) Winds: W 5-10 mph
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
The forecast for April 1st, April Fool’s Day, is cool with a chance of April showers with a high of 44 degrees.
Get Out!
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Mountain peaks will be hidden with rain and snow expected. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s, with west winds at 35 to 45 mph, and stronger gusts of 50 to 70 mph above 5000 feet. There’s an 80 percent chance of precipitation, and wind chills could drop to zero.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: The summits will be hidden, with a chance of morning snow followed by rain. Highs will reach the mid-40s, with west winds blowing 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 70 mph. There’s a 90 percent chance of precipitation, and wind chills could make it feel as cold as 10 degrees above.
