WASHINGTON — Winter is back, and it’s making its presence known once again. Although Sunday won’t be as windy as Saturday, wind chills will remain in the single digits through the day.
Here’s a look at what the temperature feels like throughout the D.C. area:
Yes, this is what it feels like when you step outside this morning. Winds will be lighter than yesterday but still breezy (10-20mph as opposed to strong gusts up to 40mph like yesterday). However, it is colder today (20s)…see you all AM on @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/b1kJ29gZQJ
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) January 14, 2018
Although wind chill temperatures are bitterly cold, there will be a good amount of sunshine on Sunday. The winds should calm after 4 p.m.
This is how wind chill temperatures will compare to actual temperatures throughout Sunday:
Temps vs wind chills….bitterly cold once again with wind chills in the single digits and teens all day! Winds calm after 4pm and temps/wind chills begin to moderate towards the end of day… sunshine today! See you at 9am on @nbcwashington & @WTOP all AM pic.twitter.com/mZXailAGnP
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) January 14, 2018
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, dress warmly if you are attending events, such as the parade. While wind chills won’t be an issue on Monday, Storm Team 4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts said the temperatures will be lower than what is normal this time of year.
Meteorologists are monitoring a clipper system coming out of the Great Lakes area and heading toward the mid-Atlantic, bringing a chance of snow on Tuesday night and Wednesday.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, brisk and breezy. Winds may reach 20 mph. Temperatures in the upper 20s.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, cold, not windy. Temperatures in the low 30s.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, chance of snow late night. Temperatures in the 30s.
Get the full forecast on the WTOP’s weather page.
