In a forecast rating of 7/10, today's weather promises morning clouds, a chance of showers or drizzle that will eventually clear. Warm weather enthusiasts will be pleased as temperatures are expected to reach 70 degrees or higher, particularly in areas around and south of town. Some spots may even experience hot and humid conditions, although still below the record-breaking 79-degree temperature for Washington D.C. Today is anticipated to be mainly dry, with occasional moments of sunshine. However, anticipation grows for a wet Saturday night through Sunday night, with a slight possibility of localized flooding.

Friday's weather will be warm and humid, with westerly and southerly breezes aiding in temperatures reaching close to 70 degrees in most areas. Any morning patchy drizzle or showers, along with fog, should clear as the day progresses, with skies potentially clearing up during the afternoon. However, cooler regions, primarily north of town, may experience more cloud cover and remain in the mid-60s. Confidence in this forecast is rated as medium.

As the evening approaches, there is a chance of a sprinkle or shower, with cloud cover increasing overnight. Temperatures are expected to drop to the low to mid-40s by sunrise, accompanied by a light northerly breeze and a slight wind chill. Confidence in this forecast remains medium-high.

Looking ahead to Saturday, clouds will continue to build after some morning sunshine, with a chance of showers developing by late afternoon. High temperatures are projected to reach the mild mid-50s, with confidence in this forecast rated as medium-high. Saturday night sees the rapid expansion of rain across the area, with the possibility of a few heavy downpours. Although the heaviest rain is expected southeast of Washington D.C., approximately an inch of rainfall can be expected. Temperatures will cool down to the low-to-mid 40s, according to the forecast's medium-high confidence rating.

Sunday morning should witness the end of the heaviest rain, although the possibility of lingering showers throughout the day remains. With temperatures hovering in the mid-40s, it is advisable to be prepared with lined rain jackets and umbrellas. Confidence in this forecast is rated as medium. Sunday night may see lingering shower chances, with a potential mix of a few snowflakes, although this is unlikely to accumulate due to relatively mild temperatures. Low temperatures will range within a few degrees of 35, and confidence in this forecast is rated as low-medium.

Monday is expected to be gusty and fairly cloudy, with the possibility of early snow showers before skies clear up in the afternoon. Despite cloud cover dominating, high temperatures should reach the mid-40s, near the average for this time of year. However, wind chills may feel unpleasant in areas experiencing wind gusts of around 30 mph. Confidence in this forecast remains low-medium. Tuesday brings a slightly sunnier and calmer day, with high temperatures similar to Monday, possibly a degree or two milder. Confidence in this forecast is rated as medium.

Looking ahead to the next week, the likelihood of at least one inch of snowfall is low, earning a rating of 1/10. Sunday night and early Monday may see some snowflakes mixed with rain, but no significant accumulation is expected.

In collaboration with Ian Livingston, this forecast anticipates a mild weekend with a mix of rain and potential snowflakes in Washington D.C.