The frozen fingers of a winter chill have extended their icy grip down to Washington with a blaze of frosty fanfare. On this 16th day of December 2023, the nation's capital is draped in a blanket of cold, whispering echoes of the winter wonderlands of yesteryears.
These aren't your average winter temperatures, folks. Today the mercury might groan and creak its way up to the 12°C mark if we're lucky, but the evening will see it plunging down into the frost-kissed realms around 4°C. A fluttering dance of digits that has Washingtonians bundled up like Eskimos in July.
This drastic drop in temperature wasn't accidental, instead, it's the orchestration of Mother Nature. The once warm air has transformed, like a symphony of the seasons, into a nippy, windy ensemble playing a tune that's steadily pulling down the temperature dials.
Today is, in essence, a tale of two cities. If Charles Dickens were alive, he might have to add a chapter about the two sides of Washington temperature today. Let's peek into the weather diary of Washington, shall we?
Today, 16 December 2023, crackles with both warmth and cold as the maximum temperature hovers at a decent 12°C (54°F) and the minimum reaches a breath freezing 4°C (39°F). The anticipation for sunrise is building up, as we expect it at 07:20 AM to cast a golden frosty glow over the city. The curtain falls with sunset expected at 04:47 PM, plunging the city into a chilly twilight.
Unusual for December, today's weather is remarkable, yet deceptive. The wind speed stays at a gently rustling 8 Km/hr and the air is suffused with a moderate humidity of about 61%. So, while it's a chilly day, it's a deceptively dry one too. As for precipitation, there is no sign of any dancing droplets. The forecasts show a zilch chance of any rain or dreamlike snow.
Today's weather story is all set to affect the city’s denizens. The cold, dry conditions fire a warning shot for potential health concerns. From the cozy indoors to the brisk outdoors, you might encounter sniffles, the occasional chattering teeth, or even an increased risk of flu. So, bundle up, Washington! Mother Nature has your winter throwback set to 'Cold and Dry!'
