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DC Weather: Warm-up Ahead After Chilly Start
6 Mar
Summary
- Highs near 50 Friday, warming to 60s and 70s next week.
- Fog and drizzle early Friday will give way to sunnier skies.
- March 6, 2013, saw a major 'Snowquester' forecast bust.

The D.C. area can expect a cool and damp start to Friday, with morning fog and drizzle holding temperatures near 50. Breezy conditions will prevail from the east-northeast. By Saturday, cooler air will retreat, allowing for sunnier skies and highs ranging from the low 60s to near 70, depending on sunshine and southerly winds. Evening showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday night, keeping overnight lows balmy in the mid-50s to around 60.
Sunday will bring a mix of clouds and sun with lingering shower chances, pushing highs into the mid-60s to mid-70s. The week ahead looks progressively warmer, with Monday potentially reaching the 70s. By Tuesday, temperatures could climb into the 70s and approach 80 degrees. Clouds may increase mid-to-late week, with a possibility of cooler temperatures returning by next Friday. In weather history, March 6, 2013, is remembered for the 'Snowquester' forecast bust, where a predicted heavy snowfall resulted in minimal accumulation.




