Chilly Weekend

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Rain is in store for today as a few rumbles of thunder could occur throughout the region. Rain should start to move into western PA by the late morning or early afternoon before making its way to the DC Region this evening and into tonight. A chance of rain will linger in western PA on Saturday before drying out, but staying cloudy on Sunday. Highs in the mid to upper 70s today will give way to afternoon highs in the mid to upper 40s tomorrow. Highs in the low to mid 50s are in store for Sunday. Overnight lows in the 50s tonight will fall into the mid to upper 30s Saturday night. Sunday night will see low to mid 40s. DC will dry out on Saturday and Sunday as it see highs in the mid 70s today before afternoon highs only reach into the mid to upper 60s on Saturday. Highs in the low to mid 60s will occur on Sunday. Overnight lows in the mid 60s tonight will drop into the mid to upper 40s on Saturday and Sunday night. Get out your jackets and rake up some leaves because Fall is moving in this weekend. Have a great weekend!     
 
Current (~6:30-7am) Temperatures (Wind Chills Coming Soon):
  • Erie, PA: 63
  • Franklin, PA: 57
  • New Castle, PA: 60
  • Butler, PA: 57
  • Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC): 60
  • Uniontown, PA: 64
  • State College, PA: 57
  • Frederick, MD: 64
  • BWI Airport, MD: 59
  • DC (KDCA):  65

Forecast:

Western PA:

Main threat: Rain today/tonight.

  • Today: Increasing clouds. Showers and potential rumble of thunder move in mainly during the afternoon/evening.  Highs: Mid 70s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 40s
  • Saturday: Chance of spitting showers lingers. Afternoon Highs: Mid to Upper 40s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 30s
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Highs: Low to Mid 50s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 40s

DC Region:

Main threat: Rain late today into early Saturday.

  • Friday: Increasing clouds. Chance of showers and storms late.  Highs: Mid 70s Overnight Lows: Low 60s
  • Saturday: Slight chance of showers lingers. Then decreasing clouds. Afternoon Highs: Mid to Upper 60s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 40s
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs: Low to Mid 60s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 40s

Good News: Temperatures warm up a bit early next week.

Bad News: Rain moves in today and potentially lingers into Saturday. Much cooler temperatures. Jacket and pants weather for some.