Forecast for December 31, 2010

New Year's Eve:
It will be another gorgeous winter day across the Mid-Atlantic Region as a High pressure system remains in control of our weather. Winds will be light as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 50s!

Tonight:
Skies will be clear and winds light as temperatures stay above freezing through the overnight hours. Lows will be in the mid 30s in the city with lower 30s possible in the outlying suburbs.

New Year's Day into Next Week:
We will start off 2011 with temperatures rising to near 60 degrees in DC. The one factor that could limit our highs will be clouds and potential showers that will move in during the afternoon. Chances for rain will continue on Sunday as well. Temperatures next week will return to more seasonal values.

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Forecast for December 23, 2010

My flight that requires me to wake up at 4:00 am will hurt my blog a little bit, but I'll hit the main forecast points.

Today:
Windy and cold, wind chills will be in the 20s with actual temps in the upper 30s.

Tonight:
Winds will stay breezy as temperatures drop into the mid 20s.

Christmas Eve through Weekend:
Christmas Eve looks fine for travel. A few light snow showers are possible Christmas Day but don't get your hopes up. Light snow chances continue through the weekend.

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Forecast for December 22, 2010

Today:
Skies today will be partly sunny as we climb to near 40 degrees again! Winds will be fairly light out of the N at 5-10 mph.

Tonight:
Winds will pick up out of the NW at 5-15 mph as we drop into the mid 20s underneath mainly clear skies.

Thursday through Christmas:
Thursday will be breezy but if you are flying anywhere the winds shouldn't cause to many delays. They will be gusting up to 30 mph out of the NW. Christmas Eve looks fairly quiet before the next system arrives on Christmas. Models are still not in agreement but they should come together in the next 24 hours. At this time it looks like the best chances for a white Christmas will reside to the S of DC. Chances for snow also look to be later on Christmas into Boxing Day.

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Forecast for December 21, 2010

Today:
Skies will thicken and clouds will be around most of the day. Highs will be in the mid to upper 30s.

Tonight:
Skies stay gray as we drop back into mid 20s.

Wednesday through Christmas:
Wednesday through Friday look quiet but a storm looks to be brewing Friday night into Christmas Day. Stay tuned as I fine tune the track, but at this time the storm looks to bring a white Christmas to DC.

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December 20, 2010

Today:
Skies today will be mostly sunny as temperatures stay cool. Temps today will only climb into the low to mid 30s as winds will be out of the NW at 5-15 mph.

Tonight:
Skies will be partly cloudy as winds will stay breezy at times out of the NW. Low will be in the low to mid 20s with the warmer temperatures staying in the city.

Tuesday through Friday:
Clouds will move in Tuesday but chances for snow will not move into the area. Keep an eye on Thursday/Friday weather if heading to the West, and if you are traveling on Christmas keep an eye on the NE. Snow/rain chances are possible here, but it is to far out to talk any snow amounts.

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Forecast for December 17, 2010

Today:
Skies will be mainly sunny today as we remain between two systems. Some slippery spots will still be found across the Mid-Atlantic, especially during the AM. Highs this afternoon will be in the mid 30s with light winds out of the NW.

Tonight:
Other than some clouds moving in tonight will be quiet. Lows will drop into the mid 20s with winds becoming light and variable.

Saturday into next week:
The models we use to forecast are still not in good agreement with a potential nor'easter that will move through our area Saturday into Sunday. Saturday during the day looks dry, but Saturday night some snow may move in. It would continue into Sunday as well. Higher amounts will be to the east, and it may miss us entirely. Follow me @hamblinj to receive latest updates through the weekend. After this system moves through it's looking like pretty safe travels for leaving from DC through Christmas.

Forecast for December 16, 2010

Today:
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the DC metro area today. Expect snow to develop across the area during the morning and midday hours. A coating to 2" is possible for spots inside the Beltway with higher amounts to our South. The snow will be done in time for the evening rush hour, but still anticipate head aches as people reaccustom themselves to driving in the snow.

Tonight:
Skies will stain mainly cloudy and that will keep us from dropping off too much. Lows will be in the mid 20s after we reach the upper 20s for our highs.

Friday through early next week:
Friday will be our nicest day in the next five as temperatures climb into the upper 30s underneath sunny skies. Winds will not be a major issue Friday either. Saturday looks dry but clouds will move back in as a system moves through. The system has been trending further eastward and now snow chances look low for the area. Sunday into next week stays cold with little to no precipitation through early next week.

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Forecast for December 15, 2010

Today:
The DC region is in store for yet another breezy cold day. Highs today will be lucky to climb above freezing for the entire Mid-Atlantic region. Winds will gust up to 30 mph out of the W and skies will be sunny.

Tonight:
Winds will become more manageable tonight as we drop down into the low 20s underneath mainly clear skies.

Thursday through Weekend:
We will have a shot at some light snow on Thursday afternoon as a weak disturbance moves through. Temperatures through the weekend will begin to moderate, but don't anticipate anything to comfortable for a while. Their is potential for a snow storm on Sunday, but there is no reason to be alarmed yet. The latest forecasting model takes it off the coastline. I'll continue to monitor the situation though, and update as needed. Stay warm out there!

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Forecast for December 14, 2010

Today:
It will be bitterly cold today as we enjoy or hate our small blanket of snow. Winds will be howling out of the NW at 15-30 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. Actual temperatures will reach the low 30s, but they will only feel like they are in the low 20s or upper teens!

Tonight:
Wings will stay breezy out of the west as we drop down to near 20 degrees. Actual temperatures will feel like they are near 10 degrees.

Wednesday through Saturday:
The cold will stay with us through Saturday. Snow chances will move in Thursday afternoon, but again little accumulation looks possible. Temperatures through the weekend will hang in the mid to upper 30s.

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Forecast for December 13, 2010

Today:
The arctic air that had left us briefly will return today. Highs will be in the to mid 30s as winds blow out of the W at 10-20 mph. Snow showers may develop this afternoon, but little to no accumulation is possible.

Tonight:
Winds will continue to howl out of the W as they gust in excess of 30 mph through the night. Lows will be in the lower 20s with wind chills dropping to near 10 degrees! Stay bundled up if you're headed outside.

Tuesday through Friday:
Temperatures will stay below normal through the week with the coldest days being Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday temperatures will slowly moderate as winds finally die down and Friday temperatures will return to the 40s. Precip chances stay low through the work week.

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Forecast for December 10, 20

Today:
Clouds will roll back in as winds turn to the S at 5-10 mph. Temperatures will climb back to just below seasonal levels as we top out near 40 degrees.

Tonight:
Skies will be party cloudy this evening as winds become light and variable. Temperatures will drop back into the upper 20s in the city and into the mid 20s in the suburbs.

Weekend into next Week:
Enjoy this weekend even if it is going to be a wet for the later portion. Seasonal temperatures will return with highs in the mid 40s on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday skies will be mainly gray and Sunday we will have showers across the region. Sunday night an arctic front will slide through and we may even see a few snow flakes. Monday winter returns quickly. Anticipate windy conditions combining with cold temperatures. The wind sticks around on Tuesday too.

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Forecast for December 9, 2010

Today:
High pressure will begin to slide across the Mid-Atlantic today. Winds will be fairly light out of the NW. Temperatures will be warmer than the past few days, but only by a degree or two. Highs again will be in the mid to upper 30s.

Tonight:
Skies will be clear and winds light as the high slides east. Lows will drop back into the low to mid 20s.

Friday through Sunday:
Conditions will continue to improve as southerly winds return. Highs on Friday will be in the low 40s, Saturday mid 40s, and Sunday highs will be near 50! We will also have rain moving back in on Sunday as well. Don't get to comfortable with the mild temps though because Monday an arctic front will bring back winter to the area.

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Forecast for December 8, 2010

Today:
It will sound like a broken record, but temperatures today will be near the same as they were yesterday. They will feel much warmer though, as winds will be much lighter. Highs will be in the mid 30s.

Tonight:
This evening will be the coldest of the year. The combination of clear skies, light winds, and a cold air mass will allow temperatures to drop into the lower 20s.

Thursday through Weekend:
Temperatures will gradually climb as we head into the weekend. Temperatures will climb into the mid 40s Saturday and Sunday. The next chance of rain arrives on Sunday before temperatures plummet again next Monday.

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Forecast for December 7, 2010

Today:
We will continue to remain between a high and low pressure system today. What does this mean? It means it will continue to stay windy across the Mid-Atlantic as our pressure gradient remains tight. Winds will gust up to 30 mph out of the W making it feel like it is in the 20s. Actual temperatures will climb into the mid 30s.

Tonight:
Winds will continue to stay steady out of the W at 10-20 mph. There will be just a few clouds across the evening sky as low temperatures drop into the lower 20s.

Wednesday into Weekend:
As far as snow or rain chances, the next chance we'll have a shot will be on Sunday and it looks like mainly a rain event. Temperatures will remain below normal, especially Wednesday and Thursday. Friday temperatures will climb back into the 40s with temps reaching the upper 40s Saturday.

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Forecast for December 6, 2010

Today:
Windy and cold. Highs will be in upper 30s with wind chills staying in the 20s.

Tonight:
Breezy conditions and the cold will continue. Wind chills will drop into the teens with actual temps in the 20s.

Tuesday through Friday:
Dry and cold conditions will continue. Temperatures will improve into 40s by Friday.

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Forecast for December 2, 2010

Today:
Skies will be clear as we start off Thursday. Clouds will pop up during the afternoon as winter settles into the area. Highs will only reach the mid to low 40s and winds will be light out of the W.

Tonight:
Clouds will diminish through the evening as high pressure will be our main weather player. Lows will drop back to near 30 degrees with suburbs dropping off into the 20s.

Friday through Weekend:
We will have clouds across the area through the weekend but conditions will be mainly dry. Expect sunshine every day as well as systems move to our south. We may see a few flurries on Sunday but other than that the weather pattern looks dry through Monday.

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Forecast for December 1, 2010

Today:
Rain and a few thunderstorms are possible early on today as a strong front pushes through during the morning. Minus a few lingering showers the rain should be over by the midday hours. A Wind Advisory is in effect through the day as winds will gust as high as 45 mph out of the NW.

Tonight:
Skies will clear out and winds will drop down some, although they will be breezy at times. Temperatures will drop to sub freezing for DC for the first time since last March!

Thursday through Weekend:
It will be dry through the weekend, but temperatures will be much more seasonable. Highs will be in the low to mid 40s with lows dropping to near 30.

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Forecast for November 30, 2010

Today:
Skies will be mainly cloudy today as a powerful cold front will be moving closer. Rain showers will move in during the afternoon as high temperatures climb into the upper 50s.

Tonight:
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect tonight through tomorrow. Heavy rains will be possible and could cause flooding, especially in low lying areas. If you encounter a flooded road way, turn around don't drown! Low temperatures will not drop much tonight as we will have the rain continuing with cloudy skies. Temps will only drop into the mid 50s.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Rain will continue through the daytime hours on Wednesday before tapering off by evening. Skies will quickly clear out as a strong push of colder air moves in. Lows will drop back to near 30 degrees. Thursday through Saturday highs will only reach the low to mid 40s.

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Forecast for November 29, 2010

Today:
Pleasant. Skies will be sunny, winds will be light, and highs will reach to near 50 in advance of the next storm system.

Tonight:
Temperatures will not be as cool as the previous couple of nights. Lows will be down near 40 degrees instead of 30. Clouds will move in, especially during the overnight as the next system inches closer from the west.

Tuesday through Friday:
Rain showers will develop on Tuesday and they'll continue off and on through Wednesday evening. Skies will then clear out and leave us with sunshine on both Thursday and Friday. Temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid to upper 50s as we will be on the warm side of the front those days. Thursday and Friday highs will stay in the mid to upper 40s.

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Forecast for November 24, 2010

Today:
Today will be perfect for those traveling across the area. There should be no weather delays on the roadways or at the airports. Skies will be sunny with light north winds. Temperatures will be much cooler than Tuesday. Highs will be in the low 50s.

Tonight:
Clouds will move back in as we head towards Thanksgiving. A few showers will be possible as we head towards morning as well. Lows will be back near 40 degrees.

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the Weekend:
On Thanksgiving there will be a chance for rain showers during the morning. Skies will be mainly gray through the day. If you are waiting in line to shop on Friday bring an umbrella with. There is a good chance for rain showers Friday morning. Chances for rain will continue through Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday look pleasant with high temperatures hovering around the 50 degree mark.

Forecast for November 23, 2010

Today:
This will be our last unseasonably warm day for a while. Anticipate high temperatures inside the beltway between the mid and upper 60s. During the afternoon a cold front will slide through. Winds will turn to the West Northwest and temperatures will begin dropping. A few showers can't be ruled out as well with the passing of the front.

Tonight:
Skies will clear back out and temperatures will drop into the lower 40s in the city and upper 30s in the outlying suburbs. Winds will be out of the NW at 5-15 mph.

Wednesday, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday:
Wednesday skies will be sunny with much cooler conditions across the Mid-Atlantic. Highs will reach the low 50s instead of mid 60s and winds will make it feel cooler as they come out of the North at 5-15 mph. Thanksgiving our weather will be a little unsettled. Skies will be mainly gray through the day and we will have a chance for a few scattered showers. Highs again will be near 50. Shopping on Friday a few scattered showers will be possible early. Expect partly sunny skies by afternoon, with highs again in the low 50s.

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Forecast for November 22, 2010

Today:
Expect a few clouds across the area early in the day. With the unseasonably warm temperatures the clouds will burn off and we will have mostly sunny skies by the afternoon. Temperatures will be about 10-15 degrees above normal!

Tonight:
Tonight's low temperatures will be closer to our average high than our average low. Lows will only drop down to near 50 degrees in the city, and in the upper 40s across the suburbs. Winds will be light out of the S.

Tuesday through Friday:
Tuesday temperatures will warm in advance of a front that will bring more seasonable temperatures back to the area. A few showers are possible in the afternoon, but expect mainly dry conditions with one last mild day. Wednesday temperatures will be back in the mid 50s for highs, and by Friday highs may not reach above the upper 40s. Enjoy the early portion of the week if you can!

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Forecast for November 19, 2010

Today:
High pressure will be found across the Mid-Atlantic. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s with plenty of sunshine and light west winds.


Tonight:
Lows will plummet into the upper 30s underneath clear skies. Winds will be light and variable.

Saturday through Tuesday:
Saturday temperatures will climb back to near 60. Sunday skies will stay clear with high temperatures back in the lower 50s. A warm up then moves in for Monday and Tuesday. Monday highs will be in the low 60s with temperatures on Tuesday reaching the upper 60s!


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Forecast for November 18, 2010

Today:
A weak disturbance will slide through the Mid-Atlantic area today. Clouds will be on the increase during the afternoon, but anything outside of a sprinkle is not anticipated. Winds through the day will be out of the W at 5-10 mph. Temperatures across the beltway will reach the upper mid to upper 50s.

Tonight:
Lows will plummet into the mid to upper 30s as clouds clear and winds become light.

Friday through Weekend:
Temperatures on Friday will be much more seasonable for this time of year. Average highs are now in the mid 50s. Highs on Friday will be in the lower 50s. Saturday and Sunday look nice yet again. Highs both days will be near 60 with sunny skies. Heading into next week mild air once again returns to the air. Temperatures may be near 70 next Tuesday!

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Forecast for November 17, 2010

Today:
Conditions will be much drier than yesterday, and much quieter than the storms of last night. Expect breezy conditions as we will have a tight pressure gradient between the two systems. Winds will gust as high as 30 mph in the afternoon. Highs will be mild for one last day as we reach the low 60s.

Tonight:
Temperatures will drop to more seasonal normals for this time of year. Winds will die down as well as high pressure begins moving in.

Thursday through Weekend:
Minus an afternoon shower on Thursday, the next several days look dry. Temperatures will be near their normals for this time of year. Thursday I am anticipating upper 50s, Friday mid 50s, and Saturday and Sunday highs will be in the upper 50s.

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Forecast for November 16, 2010

Today:
A low pressure system will continue ejecting out of the gulf states. We will be on the warm side of the system, which means we can anticipate rain and mild conditions as the system moves through. Highs tomorrow will be in the Upper 50s, with winds out of the E at 5-10 mph.

Tonight:
Showers will continue, with a chance for a few rumbles of thunder during the overnight hours. Winds will pick up out of the S at 10-20 mph. Winds will gust to 30 mph as the system exits the area.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Rain will end by daybreak on Wednesday. Expect breezy conditions with temperatures climbing in to the low 60s. Thursday's skies will be partly sunny with cooler conditions. Friday and Saturday expect sunshine with highs on Friday in the mid 50s, and near 60 on Saturday.

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Forecast for November 15, 2010

Today:
Today will be the final "nice" day we have for a while. Expect a few more clouds to roll in than the previous couple of days, with slightly cooler temperatures. Winds will be calm throughout much of the day with highs reaching to near 60.

Tonight:
A low pressure system will develop over the gulf states as we head into Tuesday morning. This will bring us increased clouds and a chance for rain as we head from Monday into Tuesday.

Tuesday through Friday:
Tuesday will be wet with off and on showers throughout the day. The system will begin to pull out with any chance of rain ending on Wednesday morning. Cooler conditions will be found behind the low pressure system too. Tuesday and Wednesday highs will be near 60, but by Friday highs will be back into the lower 50s!

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Forecast for November 11, 2010

Today:
Another cloudless day is in store for the DC Area. Expect temperatures to be slightly cooler than yesterday with light winds and sunny skies.

Tonight:
Clear skies, light winds, lows will be in the lower 40s as high pressure dominates our weather.

Friday through Tuesday:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday look wonderful with mainly sunny skies and highs in the lower 60s. The next chance for rain arrives on Tuesday, when the next cold front arrives.

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Forecast for November 10, 2010

Today:
In six words: Same as yesterday with less wind.

Tonight:
Skies will be clear, winds will be calm. Low temperatures will drop down to near 40 degrees.

Thursday through Sunday:
Thursday skies will be sunny with highs in the upper 50s. A bit of a warm up will then move in for the weekend. Expect low 60s for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The next chance for rain doesn't move in until Tuesday.

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Forecast for November 9, 2010

Today:
Minus the wind, today will be a repeat of yesterday. Winds will be less sustained out of the N as high temperatures climb to near 60 degrees. Skies will be sunny too as high pressure begins to take hold of our weather.

Tonight:
Skies tonight will remain clear with winds out of the N at 5-10 mph. Temperatures will not be as cool as the previous couple of nights. Lows will be in the lower 40s instead of the mid to upper 30s.

Wednesday into the Weekend:
High pressure will continue building in and we will continue to have sunny skies with seasonable fall temperatures. The next chance for rain does not appear anywhere in the next five days.

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Forecast for November 8, 2010

Today:
Skies will be sunny as temperatures climb into the upper 50s. A low pressure system will be off of Cape Cod and a high pressure system will begin to build in from our west. As these two systems battle it out, we will have a tight pressure gradient. The tighter the pressure gradient the stronger the wind, so expect breezy conditions today.

Tonight:
Winds will stay steady out of the NW as temperatures drop to near 40 degrees.

Tuesday to Friday:
We will still have some wind to deal with on Tuesday but expect calmer conditions than Monday. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday all look pleasant with sunshine, light winds, and highs near 60.

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Forecast for November 5, 2010

Today:
Minus a few spotty rain showers in the morning, today will be dry. Anticipate mainly gray skies throughout with a few peeks at the sun during the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 50s.

Tonight:
Skies will remain mostly cloudy as high pressure will be slow to build in. Winds will be light as low temperatures drop into the upper 30s.

Weekend into next week:
Saturday will be cool as highs only reach low 50s. Sunday temperatures will start to rebound as southerly winds begin bringing us back more mild air. Monday and Tuesday look pleasant for this time of year. Highs will be in the low 60s.

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Forecast for November 4, 2010

Today:
A coastal low will continue to head up the Mid-Atlantic coastline. This will keep us with periods of rain showers throughout the day. Temperatures will remain fairly steady through the daytime hours as well. Highs will be in the low 50s.

Tonight:
Rain will continue across the beltway, especially during the evening hours. Expect low temperatures to only drop into the 40s as we will have a nice cloud deck keeping us from dropping too far.

Friday and Beyond:
Chances for rain will continue during the day on Friday, but any showers would be spotty and not last long. A few peeks at the sun are also possible Friday, but the next chance at seeing plenty of sunshine won't return until Saturday afternoon. Temperatures this weekend will be cool with sunny skies returning Sunday. Monday a high pressure system will move east and usher in slightly warmer temperatures.

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Forecast for November 2, 2010

Today:
We will start off the morning quite cool. Even patchy frost will be possible in spots, so hopefully you brought your plants in last night! Skies today still stay sunny throughout. Highs will reach the lower to mid 50s.

Tonight:
Another cool fall night will be found across the DMV. There will be little to no wind and skies will remain clear. Lows will drop back into the upper 30s in the city, and into the lower 30s and upper 20s for the outlying suburbs.

Wednesday through Friday:
A system will start to rise up from our south and east beginning Wednesday night. Current models are struggling to pinpoint the exact development of this low so for the time being there is a shot at rain from Wednesday night (late) through Friday morning. The best chance for rain will be for SE portions of the DC Metro.

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Forecast for November 1, 2010

Forecast Summary:
For the start of the weekend the main storyline will be High Pressure dominating our weather. Fall is here to stay and temperatures look to stay near normal through the week. Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s and lows will be in the 30s to low 40s. Frost will be possible especially Monday and Tuesday night so cover your plants if you have them outdoors. The next chance for rain will arrive on Thursday.

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Forecast for October 29, 2010

Today:
Breezy as fall returns to DC. Expect highs in the upper 50s to near 60. Winds will be blowing out of the NW at 10-20 mph through the day.

Tonight:
Clear skies will be across DC tonight. Winds will die down as well as High Pressure builds in.

Weekend:
The Rally for Sanity will have mostly sunny conditions as well as perfect fall temperatures. Highs will be in the low to mid 60s.

The Marine Corps Marathon will be beautiful as well. The morning will start off in the 40s but temperatures will reach to near 60 by the end of the race. Highs on Sunday will be in the mid 60s.

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Forecast for October 28, 2010

Today:
Perfect sums it up. The humidity will be gone, storms will be gone, and winds will be quiet. Highs will be in the mid 70s underneath sunny skies.

Tonight:
Expect more fall like weather as temperatures drop into the upper 40s. Winds will be light and skies will be crystal clear.

Friday through Weekend:
Skies will remain sunny throughout the weekend, but expect a roller coaster in the temperature department. Highs on Friday will be in the upper 50s to near 60. Saturday highs will reach the low to mid 60s, and if you are running the marathon on Sunday expect temperatures to be in the 50s during run time, and in mid to upper 60s by afternoon.

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Forecast for October 27, 2010

Yesterday:
Courtesy of the Storm Prediction Center, yesterday's storm reports:

Today:
Early on today we will have showers and thunderstorms possible. This is the same storm that caused massive flight delays, severe weather, and even a blizzard across the Midwest yesterday. Expect the humidity to still be around the area as we have another day with highs in the 70s. Temperatures will begin dropping back to normal as we head into Wednesday night.

Tonight:
A stray shower will be possible early on, otherwise expect rapidly clearing skies as the system quickly moves out. Lows will be back to near 60 (our average high for this time of year).

Thursday into the weekend:
Thursday will be the final day of well above normal temperatures for the area. A second cold front will move through on Friday and that will drop temperatures back to near our seasonal high for this time of year, 60 degrees. The weekend looks great for the Marathon and Colbert/Jonathan Stewart rally. It will be sunny both days with highs in the 60s.

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Forecast for October 26, 2010

Today: 
A hurricane like storm system will be affecting much of the country, but especially the Upper Midwest. While high wind warnings extend from Nebraska through Illinois, we will be basking in another day of abnormally warm temperatures. Even humidity will be a factor through the next 48 hours. Today skies will be partly sunny, and temperatures will climb into the mid 70s. Winds will be out of the S at 5-15 mph.

Tonight:
Skies will be mostly cloudy through the night time hours as a cold front inches closer to the DC Metro. Expect winds to be breezy through the overnight out of the S. This will keep low temperatures from dropping below our average high for this time of year (Mid 60s!). Rain will be possible as we head into Wednesday morning.

Wednesday through Friday:
Wednesday will be an extremely mild day for the area as highs climb into the mid to upper 70s! Showers and thunderstorms will be possible as well as the front inches ever closer to DC. Showers will taper off Wednesday evening, and we'll have one last mild day on Thursday before temperatures return back to near 60 on Friday.

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Forecast for October 22, 2010

Today:
Today will be a bit cool as a cold front moved through yesterday dragging in some cooler air. This air will thankfully only be around for one day. Highs will only reach the lower 60s inside the beltway. This is about 5 degrees below normal from our average highs for the year.

Tonight:
Clear skies will be across the region tonight as a High to our south dominates our weather. Temperatures underneath the clear skies and calm winds will drop into the low to mid 40s! Even a few 30s will be possible in the outlying suburbs.

Weekend and beyond:
The high will drift to the east during the weekend and this will usher in some SW winds. SW winds will usher in some above normal temperatures. This will be one of our last, if not our last weekend in the 70s. Get out and Enjoy it!

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Forecast for October 21, 2010

Today:
A dry cool front will move through this afternoon, after we start off the day with some patchy fog. Expect winds to become breezy out of the W as temps climb into the mid to upper 60s.

Tonight:
Winds will diminish during the evening hours, and this will allow temperatures to plummet into the mid 40s. High pressure will build in, and leave us with clear skies too.

Friday through the Weekend:
High pressure will continue to be the main weather maker through Saturday. As the high drifts to the E Sunday, expect moisture, clouds, and temperatures to rise as winds turn to the SW. Temps on both Sunday and Monday could be near 10 degrees above normal!

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Forecast for October 20, 2010

Today:
Expect a few rain showers early in the day, but there will be sunshine by the afternoon. Temperatures will stay cool as highs only climb to near 60 degrees.

Tonight:
High pressure will once again begin dominating our weather. Expect clear skies as temps drop into the mid to upper 40s. Winds will be variable at 5-10 mph.

Thursday through the Weekend:
Sunshine and beautiful fall weather will be the case this weekend. Highs will be in low 60s Thurs, Upper 60s Fri, and into the mid 70s on Saturday! The next weather maker for DC looks to begin moving in on Sunday, with showers moving back in Sunday night.


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Forecast for October 19, 2010

Today:
A stationary front resides to the SE of the DC area today. A few AM showers will be possible but otherwise expect mainly gray skies with dry conditions during the afternoon.

Tonight:
Another weak area of energy will push through the area. A few rain showers will be possible during the overnight, but they won't any precipitation amounts that do fall would be light.

Wednesday through Sunday:
Dry conditions will be in store across the beltway. Expect highs to be near normal, Mid 60s, with lows dropping into the 40s.

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Forecast for October 14, 2010

Today:
Periods of rain showers will be across the Mid-Atlantic today. Amounts will total up to near an inch, bringing us almost back to normal for the entire year.

High: 60
Low: 47

Friday:
Afternoon rain showers will be possible, otherwise expect partly sunny skies with highs in the 60s.

Weekend:
We will have mostly sunny skies Saturday and Sunday, similar to last weekend. The differences will be that it will be much breezier and cooler this weekend. Highs both days will be in the mid to upper 60s, near our normal temperatures for this time of year.

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Forecast for October 8, 2010

Today:
On a scale of 1 to 10, today would read about a 9.5 on the perfect weather meter. Expect plenty of sunshine with light winds as highs climb to near 80 degrees.

High: 79
Low: 56

Saturday through the beginning of next week:
High pressure will continue to keep the weather near perfect in DC through at least Monday of next week. Enjoy this weekend because before long we won't have the daylight, nor the temperatures to get outdoors.

Forecast for October 7, 2010

Unfortunately I was stuck working late today, so I'm unable to fully blog about the upcoming forecast. Luckily it isn't too complex. Highs will be in the Mid to Upper 70s, with lows in the 50s through Monday!


Forecast Flier:

Forecast for October 6, 2010

Today: 
The Upper Level Low that has been plaguing the Mid-Atlantic will continue to be in the area. It will keep skies mainly gray, and bring us a shot at a few afternoon showers. The showers won't be too much to write home about, but could slow you down if you're out and about.

High: 63



Tonight:
The Upper Level Low will finally exit the region. Expect skies to begin to clear as the sun rises on Thursday.

Low: 50

Thursday through the Weekend:
To sum it up: Perfect. Temperatures Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be in the low 70s for highs. Low temperatures will be comfortable in the mid 50s. If you are free, this weekend will be a great one to get outside.

Forecast Flier:

  

Forecast for October 5, 2010

Today:
While the forecast for today won't win any awards, it will be much improved from Monday. Monday we nearly tied a record low high temperature. We ended up beating it by just one degree as we hit a high of 57. For today an upper level low will continue to spin in the vicinity of DC. This will keep us from breaking out into mostly sunny skies. We will however see at least a few peaks of the sun. Temperatures will be more comfortable Wednesday afternoon after we start off the morning in the 40s. Tuesday night we will remain under gray skies, and bring in a slight chance of rain during the overnight as a weak wave of energy brings us another shot at showers.

High: 62
Low: 50

Wednesday & Beyond:
A shot of rain will continue to be in the forecast through the morning hours. Conditions will finally improve Thursday and into the weekend. Currently the weekend looks absolutely perfect with highs in the 70s underneath sunny skies.

As Always, The Forecast Flier:

Forecast for October 1, 2010

Today:
Forecast for today will be much improved from Thursday. Fall air will settle into the region and we'll see the sun again by the afternoon. A few rain showers will remain possible early, but they should taper off shortly after sunrise, if not sooner.

High: 73
Low: 52

Weekend:
The weekend looks like fall, and for one I can't wait. Highs will not reach 70, but we'll still have sunshine with highs reaching comfortable levels in the upper 60s. Starting off next week, will be a similar story. We'll be dry with highs near 70 Monday and Tuesday.

Storm Totals:

Radar Estimated Storm Totals from Sterling, VA

5 Day Forecast:

Forecast for September 30, 2010

Today:
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire DC Area. Expect periods of heavy rain, mainly early in the day with cloudy skies. Highs will top out in the Mid 70s.

Radar from Sterling, VA at 12:13 AM on Sept. 30

Tonight:
Any lingering showers will taper off, and skies will begin to clear as we head towards Friday. Lows will be in the lower 60s.

Weekend:
The weekend looks dry and "Fall" like. Temperatures Saturday and Sunday won't get out of the 60s, but we'll still have plenty of sun to make things comfortable out there.

As always my forecast flier is attached below: