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Last updated on March 5, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

Steve Rudin, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

THURSDAY EVENING:
Scattered Showers
Thunder Possible
Temps: 40s
Winds: Northeast 5 mph
A wandering front continues to sit across the DMV this evening. Clouds remain and a few showers will develop as energy moves east out of the Appalachians. A rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out around the metro, although instability is limited. Temperatures remain very uneven with cooler air north of the boundary and much milder air to the south.

OVERNIGHT:
Areas of Fog, Drizzle
Lows: 40s
Winds: Light
Low pressure moves off the Mid Atlantic coast overnight, and the front slips back south. That will allow low clouds and areas of fog to redevelop across the region. Some patchy drizzle is also possible late at night as showers taper off. Fog could become dense in spots depending on how much of a light northeast breeze sticks around.

FRIDAY:
AM Fog, PM Clouds
Isolated Showers
Highs: 50s
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph
Friday turns into a classic Mid Atlantic temperature battle. The boundary separating warm air to the south and cooler air to the north will sit somewhere nearby. That could create a temperature spread of 30 to 35 degrees from northeast Maryland down toward central Virginia. Clouds linger through much of the day and a few scattered showers may pop up during the afternoon, with the best chance west of the Blue Ridge where a passing disturbance adds a little lift.

SATURDAY:
Clouds to Sun, Breezy
Isolated PM T-Showers
Highs: 68-75
Winds: South 10-20 mph
A weather maker cruising through the Great Lakes will start to tighten things up around here and tug warmer air back to the north. If that push really takes hold, a lot of the area can climb into the 60s and 70s, and a few spots could even flirt with 80. But it’s not a clean sweep, some guidance still hangs onto the cooler wedge and low clouds for the eastern half of the area, so temperatures may be all over the map depending on where that boundary sets up. Later in the day into the evening, a few showers move in and an isolated thunderstorm is possible as the next wave approaches. The better chance for stronger storms stays west of the Blue Ridge, where a gusty cell or two could pop up.

SUNDAY:
Partly to Mostly Sunny
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. Right now 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 DMV. Clouds will likely win out at times with occasional showers lingering into the evening.

OUTLOOK — MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY:
Unseasonably warm air continues building across the eastern United States early next week. High temperatures across the DMV are expected to reach well into the 60s and 70s, and for some, the lower 80s! The stalled boundary may drift north again Monday, which could bring a small chance of a passing shower, although some guidance keeps things dry. The next significant weather maker looks to arrive late Wednesday into early Thursday when a strong March cold front pushes through and likely ends the stretch of springlike warmth.