DC Braces for Rainy Friday and Chilly Weekend

The DC area is in for a weather rollercoaster. Rain is on the way, and it's going to be a wet Friday. A cold front is pushing through, bringing showers and gusty winds. The rain will start Thursday evening and stick around until the weekend. Expect heavy rain and strong winds between 4 a. m. and 9 a. m. on Friday. Temperatures will rise overnight, but don't get too comfortable. By Friday afternoon, it will feel much colder. The wind chill will drop temperatures into the 30s.The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Friday. Winds could gust up to 55 mph, especially in higher areas like Western Maryland. This won't be a severe weather event, but it might make the morning commute a bit messy. Saturday will be cold and breezy. Bundle up if you're heading out. The good news is that mild temperatures will return on Sunday. It will be partly sunny with highs in the 50s. Sunday also marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Monday starts the holiday week with sunny skies and highs near 40. It's a good time to catch up on outdoor activities before the cold sets in again.