Weather

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.

“We are forecasting a colder-than-average December, with D.C.’s first inch of snow falling before the end of the month,” FOX 5 DC reported. “January we expect will be slightly colder than normal, and we are forecasting it to be the snowiest month of the winter.”

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High pressure will bring a bright, dry day to the region on Thursday with cooler, more seasonable temperatures. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 50s to near 60 under plenty of sunshine. Winds from the northwest will be light to moderate, with a few gusts near 18 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear and chilly, with lows dipping into the mid-30s.

Outlook:

Clouds and a few early sprinkles may greet the I-95 corridor Monday morning as a coastal low moves away, but sunshine will return by afternoon. Highs will reach the low 60s with light north winds, turning a bit breezy by evening as a cold front moves through. Skies will clear overnight, setting up a crisp, cool start to Tuesday.

Bus Stop Forecast — Monday, November 3, 2025

🎃 👻 Get ready for a spook-tacularly windy Halloween morning! As kids head to the bus stop Friday, expect plenty of sunshine—but don’t be fooled by the bright skies. A chilly west wind will howl through the region, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph, strong enough to send hats and treat bags flying! Temperatures will hover in the upper 40s to low 50s early on, rising to around 61° by afternoon under clear, crisp skies.

🎒 Friday Morning Bus Stop Forecast (Oct. 31, 2025)

Stormy Start: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds for the Morning Commute

Rain and a few thunderstorms will move through early this morning, making for a wet and windy bus stop hour. Some downpours could be heavy, and gusty winds may reach over 20 mph. The rain will taper to scattered showers by midday, with improving conditions and clearing skies later this afternoon.

Bundle up! It’ll be a chilly, mostly cloudy start to the day. Temperatures will be in the upper 30s to mid-40s at sunrise, with a light northeast breeze making it feel even cooler.

Bundle up at the bus stop Monday morning — it’s a chilly start with temperatures in the low 40s under partly cloudy skies. Winds will be light from the north, keeping things calm but cool.

By afternoon, expect mostly sunny skies and highs near 61°F, perfect for outdoor recess or after-school activities. Clouds increase again Monday night, with a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m.

Clear skies and calm winds tonight will set the stage for a chilly night across the region, with frost and freezing temperatures expected for many areas west of I-95.

High pressure will keep the weekend mainly dry and seasonably cool, but clouds will gradually increase by Sunday as the next weather system approaches from the Midwest.