DMV Weekend: Chilly Starts, Frost Alerts, Peak Fall Colors
The weekend is set to bring a mix of chilly and cool temperature variations to the DMV area, with Thursday night promising a cold start and frost alerts in the western suburbs. Meanwhile, fall colors are reaching their peak in the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valleys.
Thursday will begin cool and breezy, with highs in the 60s. As the day progresses, temperature will drop into the 30s and 40s overnight. Frost and Freeze Alerts are in effect in the western suburbs, indicating potential freezing conditions. Saturday will offer a reprieve with highs around 60 degrees and a mix of sun and clouds.
Sunday, while chilly in the morning for Marine Corps Marathon participants, will warm up to middle 50s to around 60 degrees later in the day. Friday, however, will start cold but warm up to an unseasonably high afternoon temperature. Centreville, Virginia, is expected to experience the coldest temperature in the region, with highs of about 12-14°C on Sunday, compared to Virginia Beach's predicted 19°C.
The upcoming weekend in the DMV area will see a range of temperature, from chilly mornings to cool afternoons. Runners and spectators at the Marine Corps Marathon should prepare for a cool start on Sunday. Meanwhile, fall colors are at their peak in the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valleys, adding to the region's scenic beauty.