Washington, D.C., Forecast Shows Another Potential Round of Snow Monday After a Milder Weekend Break

A shifting pattern sets up a new wintry risk early next week

Washington, D.C., is heading into a quieter stretch of late-winter weather before another potential brush with snow on Monday. Forecasts for the District and close-in suburbs indicate a mostly dry and brighter weekend, followed by a low-pressure system that could return light snow or a mix of precipitation as the new workweek begins.

The near-term outlook points to clearing conditions after recent unsettled weather, with overnight temperatures near or below freezing at times. Daytime highs are expected to climb into the 50s Saturday, then ease back Sunday. That weekend warm-up is significant because it can limit how quickly snow accumulates at the onset of the next system, especially on roads and treated surfaces.

What Monday could bring: light snow or a mix, with uncertain totals

Forecast guidance suggests Monday’s wintry potential is tied to a storm track passing south of the region. In that setup, the District can sit near the northern edge of precipitation, where small shifts in the storm’s path determine whether the area sees mostly light snow, a rain-snow mix, or minimal accumulation.

At this stage, expected accumulation in the immediate D.C. area ranges from none to a few inches, with higher totals more plausible north and east of the Beltway if colder air and steadier precipitation overlap. Temperatures near freezing will be a key factor, as even brief heavier bursts can overcome marginal warmth and lead to slushy, fast-forming accumulation.

• Most likely timing: late Sunday into Monday, with the highest-impact window typically overnight into early morning.

• Primary hazards: reduced visibility during snow bursts, slushy roads, and localized slick spots, particularly on bridges and untreated surfaces.

• Most sensitive variable: the rain-to-snow transition and how quickly temperatures settle near freezing.

How the region’s recent snow informs the next forecast

The Monday outlook follows a late-February storm that delivered disruptive snow across parts of the metro area, triggering school schedule changes and modified operating plans for some government workplaces. That event underscored how quickly conditions can deteriorate when precipitation intensifies and temperatures fall after sunset.

Even modest forecast totals can translate into meaningful travel impacts in the District when snow coincides with peak commute hours and temperatures hover near freezing.

What to watch beyond Monday

Forecasts also point to another system possible Tuesday into Wednesday. Current indications favor a start as a wintry mix before a turn to rain as temperatures moderate. That sequence would shift the primary concern from snow-covered roads to wet travel and rapid changes in road conditions during transition periods.

Residents and commuters should expect forecast details to sharpen as the storm track becomes clearer and should monitor official local advisories for any changes in timing, precipitation type, or accumulation potential.