 Daffodils in bloom near the Smithsonian Castle. (Jeannie In D.C./Flickr) | Today's daily digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. 7/10: Winds are back up, but so are temperatures. It's classic spring once we clear out some clouds. Express forecast - Today: Increasing sunshine. Highs: Low to mid-60s.
- Tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows: Near 50 to mid-50s.
- Tomorrow: Mix of sun and clouds. A few showers? Highs: Mid- to upper 70s.
Forecast in detail We've got some early season "heat" on the way in the next few days. Today starts it off with a big boost off yesterday's temperatures. From there, we're off to the races with highs well into the 70s to around 80 Sunday and Monday. Of course, another cold front looms, so it can't last for long. If you're out and about the next few days, plan on lots of tree pollen joining you. Today (Saturday): Clouds from overnight may linger into the morning. We'll see increased sunshine with time, though. Highs should head for at least the low 60s, and with enough sun, probably some mid-60s. Winds blow from the south around 10 mph, with gusts to 20 or 25 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Skies are at their clearest in the evening, with clouds tending to increase overnight. We're still dealing with south winds around 10 mph, gusting to 25 or 30 mph. If it wasn't for the wind, some fog would seem likely, so perhaps keep an eye out in any sheltered areas. Lows range from near 50 to the mid-50s, or close to average highs this time of year. Confidence: Medium-High Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest weather updates. Keep reading for the forecast through the weekend ... Tomorrow (Sunday): Plan on clouds winning the battle overall, but some sunnier moments are also likely. There could be a few showers around in the morning and midday. They're quick and light if so. High temperatures fly upward, into the mid- and upper 70s, which should be enough for records at Dulles and perhaps BWI. If you were looking for stronger winds, this one's for you. They blow from the south-southwest around 10 to 20 mph, with gusts past 35 mph a good bet. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Spring is in the air, deep into the night. Temperatures slowly fall through the 60s on their way to lows within a few degrees of 60. Winds probably stay somewhat gusty, and a chance of passing shower persists. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Warmth probably bumps up a little more Monday as a low-pressure area passes to our northwest. Highs around 80 seem likely for now, which would break record highs at all the local airports if it happens. Partly cloudy and breezy should do it, but rain becomes likely near sunset and into the night. Confidence: Medium Cooler air spills back in for Tuesday. We probably see highs just after midnight, with temperatures during the day only managing the low or mid-50s. That's about where we should be for March. Partial sunshine and breezes, as well. Confidence: Medium | 
