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Spring Arrives Early: 60s Expected, Then Winter's Return
28 Feb
Summary
- Enjoy highs in the 60s today before a cold front arrives.
- Wintry weather is possible early next week.
- Temperatures could reach the 70s by late next week.

As climatological winter concludes, the D.C. area is experiencing a brief period of spring-like warmth, with today's highs expected to reach the mid-60s under sunny skies. This delightful weather is set to be short-lived as a cold front approaches, expected to lower temperatures by about 10 degrees for Sunday's highs and bring chilly conditions overnight with lows in the 20s.
Wintrier weather is possible early next week, with forecasts indicating potential snow showers and light snow, especially on Monday night into Tuesday. Some light freezing rain is also possible Tuesday morning, creating slick conditions before transitioning to plain rain. Highs on Tuesday are expected to be around 40 to 45 degrees.
The weather pattern is predicted to shift again by mid-week, with temperatures climbing closer to 60 degrees on Wednesday and continuing to warm through Thursday and Friday. By late next week, the region could see its first 70-degree temperatures of the year, signaling a more definitive return to warmer weather.




