The drying pattern continues today as high-pressure ridging intensifies across the Pacific Coast. Today will be sunny and breezy with gusts up to 30 mph and afternoon temperatures in the 80s. Dewpoints will be in the mid 30s with precipitable water (PWAT) values around 0.40”. These conditions will support dry conditions throughout the day and overnight.

STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Rainfall is not expected in the District today,

A LOOK AHEAD: Hot temperatures return Saturday as the heat dome expands into the Four-Corners region. Afternoon highs will climb into the 90s under clear and sunny skies. Looking ahead, the next disturbance and its associated cold front will work its way across the state early Sunday, supporting highs in the upper 70s and chances for isolated to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Monday and Tuesday will be similar, with highs in the 80’s and isolated afternoon and evening storms.