More pleasant fall weather is expected Sunday in the D.C. region, as thousands of runners take to the streets for the Marine Corps Marathon.
For runners participating in “the People’s Marathon,” the forecast calls for a cold start, but favorable conditions as the race gets underway.
Patchy frost is possible early Sunday, particularly west of Interstate 95.
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.
SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs around 65.
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
MONDAY: Sunny. Highs between 68 and 73.
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 66 and 71.
Winds: North 5-10 mph
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs between 62 and 67.
Winds: Northeast 5-10
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