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Yesterday’s high of 74 degrees beat the old record of 68 set in 2016. Today will be more than 20 degrees cooler, yet still warmer than the normal high of 43. Expect cloudy, cooler conditions with occasional afternoon showers totaling about 0.10 inches. High near 47 (feels like 44) with east winds at 5–10 mph.
Cherry Blossom Time
Get ready for some exciting news! The forecast for the 2026 peak bloom of the iconic D.C. cherry blossoms has just been released. When will these stunning blooms reach their full glory? Find out and mark your calendars for an unforgettable spring experience!
Thursday, the National Park Service, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Trust for the National Mall shared their official spring forecast for peak bloom, expecting it to happen between March 29 and April 1.
Today: Cloudy and cooler; showers (.10″) at times in the afternoon High 47 (feel like 44) Winds: E 5-10 mph
Tonight: Cloudy with some showers (.06″). Low 41 (feel like 38) Winds: S 5-10 mph
Thursday: Early morning shower and turning cooler & windy. Morning high of 51 with temps falling to near 40. Winds: WNW 10-20 mph
Thursday night: Clearing, breezy, and much colder. Low 25 (feel like 18) Winds: WNW 10-15+ mph
Friday: Cooler with morning sun and afternoon clouds. High 42 (feel like 34) Winds: SW 10-15 mph
Friday night: A mix of rain and snow showers. Low 33 (feel like 28) Winds: SW 5-10 mph
Saturday: Some sun & clouds with gusty winds. High 45 (feel like 34) Winds: WNW 15-25+ mph
Saturday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 24 (feel like 20) Winds: WNW 10-15 mph
Sunday: Cloudy & chilly. High Around 40 (feel like 33) Winds: S 5-15 mph
Sunday night: Cloudy with rain (.25″) late. Low 38 (feel like 28) Winds: S 5-15 mph
Weather Patterns We’re Watching
Beware the Ides of March!! A mid-March snowstorm on St. Patrick’s Day, followed by an even colder start to spring!
Get Out!
Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: The summits will be hidden with rain and freezing rain expected. Highs will be in the lower 40s, with south winds around 25 mph picking up to about 40 mph in the afternoon. Above 5000 feet, winds from the south will start near 40 mph and climb to around 65 mph later, with gusts reaching up to 90 mph. There’s a 90 percent chance of precipitation, and wind chills could drop as low as 11 degrees.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Summits hidden under clouds with rain and freezing rain, turning to sleet in the afternoon. Highs near 40 with southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 65 mph. A 90 percent chance of precipitation, with wind chills dropping to around 4 degrees above zero.
