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Saturday PM Forecast: Widespread rain overnight before a cooldown
Posted 5:41 PM 4/18/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
A cold front moving through tonight will first bring widespread showers and a few storms. After the rain passes, temperatures will take a big dip.
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4/17/2026
Friday PM Forecast: weekend cold front brings showers, big temperature changes
Posted 3:42 PM 4/17/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Storm Station forecast points toward a weekend of two halves, starting with a warm, muggy feel and ending with cool, drier air. A cold front will sweep through Saturday night to bring showers and thunderstorms, followed by big temperature changes.
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4/16/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: expect a pattern flip during the middle of the weekend
Posted 8:41 PM 4/16/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Capital Area will keep sunshine and warm temperatures through the first half of the weekend before a cold front brings showers and a cooldown. If you are heading out to any local festivals or sporting events, keep in mind that the sun is getting stronger this time of year, so sun protection (More)
4/15/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: Weekend front to chase away heat and deliver showers
Posted 4:57 PM 4/15/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The same warm and slightly muggy conditions are set to continue for a few more days. However, a cold front is eyeing the area for the weekend, promising a refreshing reset along with a round of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will clear (More)
4/14/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: Upper 80s continue until weekend cold front brings showers
Posted 2:29 PM 4/14/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Unseasonable warmth will continue through the workweek. A cold front will eventually bring some cooler temperatures and even a chance for showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.
More warmth: highs in the upper 80s through the week
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4/13/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Toasty temperatures just ahead of a weekend cold front
Posted 5:00 PM 4/13/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The steady weather pattern continues with only a subtle rise in heat, sending highs closer to 90° by late week. Some improvement in temperatures will come over the weekend with the arrival of another cold front.
Tonight & Tomorrow: As skies clear out, temperatures (More)
4/12/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Soon to be flirting with the 90-degree mark
Posted 9:47 PM 4/12/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The upcoming week will feature plenty of sunshine, with temperatures that feel much more like late May than mid-April. This setup will cooperate with most outdoor plans, provided that sunscreen and hydration become part of the daily routine.
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4/11/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Temperatures climb as skies stay mainly dry
Posted 5:40 PM 4/11/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Temperatures will continue to tick upwards throughout the coming week as skies stay for the most part rain free. Some could even hit the 90 degree mark by the end of the week!
Tonight & Tomorrow: Quiet weather conditions will continue into the overnight hours, with (More)
4/10/2026
Friday PM Forecast: Warm & quiet weather sticks around for the foreseeable future
Posted 5:27 PM 4/10/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
High pressure will have a steady influence on our weather for the foreseeable future. This will lead to warm temperatures in the 80s, and also little to no chance of rain.
The Weekend: After some isolated showers this evening, all activity will clear out overnight. Skies (More)
4/9/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: isolated showers possible Friday before warm, dry weekend
Posted 5:09 PM 4/9/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The Capital Area is in for a stretch of warm, spring-like weather with temperatures steadily climbing into the mid-80s by the end of the weekend. While some locations will stay totally dry through Sunday, spotty showers are possible on Friday, especially south of the interstates.
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