Capital Weather Gang: D.C.-area forecast: A splendid Saturday, showers possible Sunday and potentially rainy on Independence Day

Tomorrow (Sunday): Clouds are in the increase, and there could be showers around. I think we see at least a period or two of sustained sunshine as well. It’s probably not a washout and should hopefully be a workable day for most plans, even outdoor ones as long as you have an option to come inside or get under cover should it end up necessary. With the additional cloud cover, it might be a degree or two cooler than today. Upper 70s to low-and-mid 80s should do it. Confidence: Medium-High

Tomorrow night: Skies are mostly cloudy to cloudy and periodic showers are likely overnight. Probably nothing too heavy most of the time, although it is possible we’ll see a heavier batch pushing toward us by morning. Lows are mostly in the mid-60s to near 70. Confidence: Medium-High

Georgetown from Roosevelt Island. (cb nworks via Flickr)

A LOOK AHEAD

On Independence Day Monday, you might want to find a good movie lineup or at least figure out how to seat any guests indoors for festivities. Law of averages says we should see a rainy Fourth of July every now and then, and it’s been a while since we’ve had a real washout. I’m hopeful this won’t be a total washout, but it does seem periodic steady rain — possibly mixed with thunder at times — is likely as soon as morning into midday. Fireworks shows could be in jeapordy as well, although there should be some drier windows at times, so we’ll keep fingers crossed. Highs are in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Confidence: Medium

There’s not a whole lot of change for Tuesday, except perhaps that the heavier activity has passed. We’re still locked up with a bit of a frontal zone, though, so periodic showers or an occasional steady rain is a possibility. Highs are again in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Confidence: Medium