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Last updated on March 4, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Steve Rudin, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

WEDNESDAY EVENING:
Patchy fog, occasional showers
Temps: 50s to 40s
Winds: Northeast 5 mph
A wandering front continues to sit nearby and that will keep the forecast a little unsettled Wednesday evening. Expect plenty of clouds with occasional light showers, especially north and west of Washington where the boundary is closer by. Temperatures will vary quite a bit depending on which side of the front you are on. Northern areas closer to the Pennsylvania border stay cool in the 40s and lower 50s, while farther south toward central Virginia readings may still hold in the 50s to near 60 for a while this evening. Overall, it is a gray and somewhat damp setup with the front wobbling around the area.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Areas of fog, showers, drizzle
Lows: 42-46
Winds: Light
The stalled boundary lingers across the mid-Atlantic overnight, and that will allow low clouds and areas of fog to develop. Some pockets of light rain or drizzle remain possible, mainly north of Washington and toward Maryland. Visibility could drop in spots by early morning where fog thickens. Temperatures will again depend heavily on location, but most areas settle into the upper 30s and 40s north of the boundary with milder upper 40s and lower 50s possible to the south. Official fog alerts may be posted by the National Weather Service.

THURSDAY:
Scattered Showers Possible
Highs: 63-68
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Thursday is all about where the front ends up, because that will decide who gets springlike warmth and who stays in the chillier air. Warmer air will try to surge in from the southwest, and if it wins out, highs can jump into the 60s with a few spots pushing close to 70. If the cooler wedge holds, some towns may be stuck in the 50s. Clouds will be common and there are on and off shower chances, especially later in the day. A stray thunderstorm is not off the table late afternoon into the evening.

FRIDAY:
Partly sunny
Highs: 60s
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph
Friday may turn trickier again if the boundary drops back south. That could set up a sharp temperature difference across the Mid Atlantic, with some spots cooling off compared to Thursday. Showers remain possible as the weather maker moves by.

SATURDAY:
Mix of sun and clouds, breezy
Highs: 68-75
Winds: South 10-20 mph
Saturday likely brings a bigger push of very mild air as southerly winds strengthen between high pressure off the Southeast coast and low pressure tracking through the Great Lakes. If the warm air fully pushes in, temperatures across much of the D.C. region could climb into the upper 60s and 70s during the afternoon. Expect a mix of clouds and some breaks of sun through the day. By late afternoon or evening a weakening cold front approaches from the northwest, bringing a renewed chance for scattered showers and possibly a few thunderstorms Saturday night.

SUNDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 70s
Winds: West 10-15 mph
That weak front slowly drifts through the mid-Atlantic on Sunday but it does not bring a dramatic change in the overall weather pattern. Instead it simply acts as a focus for scattered showers during the day, especially where the boundary decides to settle. Currently, that appears most likely near Southern Maryland and central Virginia, but the exact placement will shift around. Temperatures remain mild with afternoon highs generally in the mid 60s to near 70 across the D.C. area. Clouds will likely win out at times with occasional showers lingering into the evening.