Rick Gordon’s Weather Watch
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Today’s Weather
Get ready for a mostly cloudy day ahead! It’s shaping up to be mild with a gentle breeze. Expect a high of 52 degrees, though it might feel a bit cooler at 46. Winds will pick up from the west-southwest at 10-15 mph, adding a touch of freshness 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: Mostly cloudy, mild & becoming breezy. High 52 (feel like 46) Winds: WSW 10-15+ mph
Tonight: Some rain showers. Low 38 (feel like 32) Winds: S 5-15 mph
Thursday: Lots of clouds & mild. High 63 (feel like 60) Winds: SW 10-15 mph
Thursday night: Mild and breezy with rain (.25″) & drizzle. Low 45 (feel like 41) Winds: WSW 10-15 mph
Friday: Cooler & windy with some clouds & sun. High 50 (feel like 40) Winds: NNW 10-20+ 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 31) Winds: NW 5-15 mph
Saturday night: Mainly clear & cold. Low 24 Winds: Light & Variable
Sunday: Breezy with some sun & clouds. High 45 (feel like 41) Winds: WNW 10-15 mph
Sunday night: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 32 Winds: SSW 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: Summits will be hidden in the morning, then drift in and out of clouds throughout the day. Highs will be in the lower 30s, with west winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts reaching up to 65 mph. Morning wind chills could drop to as low as 5 below.
Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire today: Summits will be hidden in the morning, then drift in and out of clouds. Highs will be in the low 30s, with west winds at 20 to 30 mph and gusts reaching up to 65 mph. Morning wind chills could drop as low as 5 below.
