The coldest air since last winter arrives Monday, bringing blustery winds and temperatures 10 to 15 degrees below normal.
A brisk northwest breeze will keep highs in the 40s and low 50s Monday, with wind chills making it feel even colder. Monday night drops below freezing for many, setting the stage for a chilly Veterans Day with highs only in the mid-40s and gusts up to 25 mph.
Light snow showers may brush far southern Maryland Monday night, while the mountains see additional snow accumulations.
Outlook:
- Tonight: A few evening showers, then turning cooler. Low around 44.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, windy, and cold. High near 52.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy and very cold. Low around 31, with gusts up to 21 mph.
- Veterans Day (Tuesday): Sunny but brisk. High near 46; wind chills in the 30s.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy and cold. Low around 34.
Bundle up — this will be our first true taste of winter.
