WASHINGTON — Freezing temperatures overnight Sunday may have left some people wondering what ever happened to fall. And thanks to a cold front, much of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø listening area will wake up to even more cold and, possibly, some frost.
The National Â鶹¹ÙÍø Service has issued freeze warning until 10 a.m. Monday for the D.C. and Baltimore areas.
Temperatures will drop into the 30s, threatening crops and outdoor plants.
The freeze-out is a far cry from the near-70 degree highs the region enjoyed at the start of the weekend. On Sunday, the arrival of a strong cold front brought gusty winds and near-freezing temperatures.
Forecasters say the winds will die down by Monday morning. There will be clear skies with plenty of sun – but temperatures will still be colder than usual, with lows in the mid 30s.
NBC Storm Team 4 Meteorologist Steve Prinzivalli says highs will only reach near 60.
A warm-up is in store for Tuesday, with temperatures reaching the mid 60s. But that’s about it for the good news. A cold front is expected to move in over the course of the week, bringing in another shot of chilly air and more 50-degree highs.
What’s more, Prinzivalli says that by next weekend, a new storm could arrive, bringing with it the risk of rain and gusty winds. Sunday’s Marine Corp Marathon is in its cross-hairs.
