A cold front will continue to move away from the area during the morning hours allowing for a sudden drop in temperatures and blustery winds. Gusts may top 30 miles per hours before diminishing by afternoon. Highs were around midnight, so afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Area of low pressure will develop to the south of us and quickly race toward the northeast. Clouds will increase during the day with a chance for light rain late in the afternoon and into the evening hours.

Some light rain may mix or switch over to entirely snow, with the best chances being south of the District and in the mountains. Some of the higher ridge tops may see up to one-inch of snow.  With ground temperatures still very warm, no accumulation is expected in the District of immediate surrounding counties.

The weekend will be quiet, dry and cool with highs in the 40s.

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