NoVa Work Week Weather: Some Time To Dry Off

In the DC region, we might as well be saying February showers bring March flowers.

After a bit of snow fell Saturday, Feb. 17, the weather has taken a drastic turn toward spring-like temperatures and bouts of rain. The region saw two record warm sunny days last week followed by a weekend of dreary, wet weather through the region.

The good news is, the rain will wave a white flag, at least for a few days this week. The work week starts off with cloudy skies possibly clearing up by Tuesday. Rain could return Thursday, but let's keep our fingers crossed it only lasts one day. Right now forecasters do not anticipate rain for the start of next weekend. Temperatures could stay around the 50s during the day and the 30s or 40s at night.

With a warmer February than usual, don't be surprised if cherry blossoms bloom early just like last year. Keep your eye out Thursday, March 1 for the National Parks Service's announcement on their projected bloom date.

Here's the full forecast for the coming week:

Monday

Cloudy skies will clear in the middle of the morning with a high of 56 and low of 37.

Tuesday

Expect sunny skies with a high near 58 during the day and partly cloudy skies with a low around 40 at night.

Wednesday

Temperatures could reach 59 as cloudy skies continue. A 40 percent chance of rain will come at night with a low of 47.

Thursday

Rain becomes likely with a high of 57 and low of 44.

Friday

Showers are somewhat likely with a high near 51. At night, it will cool down to 38 with cloudy skies.

Saturday

Mostly sunny skies return with a high near 49.

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