After a glorious, spring-like day, temperatures are plummeting and rain will make a return to the D.C. area, Storm Team4 says.
Temperatures reached 70° during the afternoon Wednesday, but fell sharply to the 50s by 8 p.m. and it's expected to be in the 30s by midnight.
Thursday will be cold and wet, with an 80% chance for rain.
Mostly rain is expected to fall, however, it will be cold enough for a little snow, sleet or freezing rain. Frozen precipitation is most likely in hilly areas north and west of D.C.
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Rain is set to stick around Friday morning, but the good news is that it will warm up — briefly. Afternoon highs could hit 50° to 58° before another cold front arrives with gusty winds and falling temperatures.
The weekend is looking dry, but chilly. Saturday will be cold with highs barely above 40°. Sunday will be milder and in the low 50s.
10-Day Extended Forecast for DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
