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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