Cooler Temperatures and Breezy Conditions Expected in D.C. Area
Following a mild St. Patrick's Day, the Washington D.C. area is set to experience a drop in temperatures with gusty winds throughout the early week.
- The D.C. area enjoyed mild temperatures and breezy conditions on St. Patrick's Day, with highs reaching the mid-60s.
- A cold front moving through the area will bring cooler temperatures, with highs near 50 degrees and lows around 30 degrees early in the week.
- Gusty winds from the northwest are expected to continue, potentially affecting cherry blossom petals.
- Tree pollen levels are anticipated to rise again after a brief respite, coinciding with the early peak of cherry blossoms.
- The region has experienced a warming trend in spring temperatures over the past decades, influenced by human-caused climate change.
Washington Post 
