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Last updated on March 19, 2024 at 4:49 a.m.

Brian van de Graaff, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

Tuesday marks the start of spring; however, it is feeling every bit like winter this morning with wind chills in the 20s. Afternoon high temperatures will be similar to Monday, and a bit below our average high of 57, in the low to middle 50s. It will be breezy at times with a mix of sun and clouds. The spring (vernal) equinox, which happens at 11:06 p.m., marks the moment when the sun aligns directly above the equator. This alignment grants us approximately 12 hours of both daylight and darkness. As we the summer solstice nears in late June, daylight hours will continue to grow longer.

Expect a dry and chilly Tuesday night, with temperatures remaining above freezing across the D.C. area.

Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, with highs around 60. A dry cold front will approach from the west and is set to bring increasing winds during the afternoon and evening. This will allow for another shot of cooler than average temperatures to round out the week. A “fire weather watch” has been posted by the National Weather Service for the day because of dry brush and low humidity levels.

Thursday will be the coolest day of the week, with highs only around 50. It will feel colder when an expected brisk northwesterly breeze factored in. Subfreezing temperatures are expected both Thursday and Friday mornings for many areas around the D.C. region.

Forecast

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy. High temperatures in the low to middle 50s.
Winds: Northwest 10-15, Gusts 25+ mph

TUESDAY TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low temperatures in the middle 30s to low 40s.
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph

WEDNESDAY: FIRE WEATHER WATCH. Partly cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 50s to middle 60s.
Winds: West 10-20 mph, Gusts 25-30 mph

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. High temperatures near 50.
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph, Gusts 25 mph

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