There’s a cold front approaching D.C., which could put a damper on Mother’s Day weekend plans.
Some areas experienced thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, but Storm Team4 meteorologist Mike Stinneford said the real concern is for the weekend.
“A soaking rain is coming our way for Friday and Saturday,” Stinneford said. “Holding out hope for some dry weather and some sunshine for Sunday afternoon.”
Finally starting to dry out but there are plenty more chances for rain ahead. A scattered storm or two later today and then another multi-inch soaker looks likely for Fri into Sat. Mother’s Day sunshine (if any) will be measured in minutes, not hours, during the late afternoon. pic.twitter.com/VmSSpTKzLO
— Chuck Bell (@ChuckBell4) May 4, 2022
Temperatures are going to drop, with highs only in the 50s on Saturday, after midweek highs near 80.
“A cold snap in May isn’t that unusual,” Stinneford said. “May of 2020 was the coldest May in 15 years,” he said, adding that May 9, 2020, saw a high of 52 degrees.
The good news, especially for gardeners, is that Stinneford said he thinks the threat of frost and freezing temperatures is now over with.
Forecast
Thursday: A mix of clouds and sunshine and cooler. Highs upper 60s to lower 70s.
Friday: Rain likely. Highs in the low to mid-60s.
Saturday: Rainy and chilly. Highs in the 50s.
Sunday: A morning shower, then partly cloudy. Highs in the low to mid-60s.
