Nope, not that kind of Frosty.
A chilly start to the weekend has given way to plenty of sunshine across the D.C. region, with more pleasant fall weather expected Sunday as thousands of runners take to the streets for the Marine Corps Marathon.
Clear skies and calm winds will bring another chilly night, with temperatures falling into the upper 30s and lower 40s. Patchy frost is possible early Sunday, particularly west of Interstate 95.
For runners participating in Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon, the forecast calls for a cold start, but favorable conditions as the race gets underway.
Temperatures are expected to hover around 40 degrees when the main race begins at 7:20 a.m., before climbing into the 50s by midmorning. Light winds and plenty of sunshine are expected throughout the morning, with afternoon highs around 65 degrees.
The weekend weather also offers a good opportunity to get outside and enjoy the changing fall colors.
Fall foliage has reached moderate color across the D.C. area, while the Shenandoah Valley is seeing high color. Leaves in the higher elevations of West Virginia are already past their peak.
For those looking to take in the autumn scenery, the combination of sunshine, dry conditions and seasonable temperatures should make for pleasant travels across the region.
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Clear
Lows: 37-42
Winds: Calm
Mainly clear and cool with patchy frost possible west of I-95.
SUNDAY:
Sunny
Highs: Around 65
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
Clear skies and patchy morning frost will give way to another beautiful fall day with mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures. The Marine Corps Marathon’s main race starts at 7:20 a.m. and temperatures will be around 40 degrees to kick-off the race. Temperatures will climb into the 50s by mid-morning with continued light winds and sunshine.
MONDAY:
Sunny
Highs: 68-73
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
The final week of October starts with iur stretch of beautiful autumn weather continuing with more sunshine and seasonable temperatures.
TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 66-71
Winds: North 5-10 mph
More sunshine and highs near seasonal averages.
WEDNESDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 62-67
Winds: Northeast 5-10
Dry and pleasant weather continues, although we will likely see a few more clouds.
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