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DC Swelters, Then Chills: 80s Heat Gives Way to Cold Front
9 Mar
Summary
- Temperatures near 80 expected Tuesday and Wednesday.
- A strong cold front will bring rain Thursday morning.
- Cooler temperatures in the 50s forecast for Friday and Saturday.
The Washington D.C. area is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather, transitioning from unseasonably warm conditions to a pronounced chill.
High temperatures are projected to reach near 80 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday and Wednesday, offering a taste of summer-like warmth to the region.
However, this warm spell will be interrupted by a strong cold front expected to arrive early Thursday, bringing with it morning downpours.
Following the front's passage, a significant temperature drop is anticipated, with highs forecast to be in the mid-50s for both Friday and Saturday. This cooler weather is expected to persist before temperatures gradually rebound into the 60s by Sunday.
The article also recalls significant weather events from this date in history, including a surprise 8.4-inch snowfall in 1999 and the wettest March day on record in 1881, when 2.79 inches of rain fell.
