Record-Setting Weather Likely In VA This Weekend: Latest Forecast

VIRGINIA — Potentially record-breaking temperatures are predicted this weekend in Northern Virginia. The fleeting heat will come to a quick end by the start of the next work week, though.

AccuWeather forecasters say the Washington, D.C., region could see high temperatures climb into the mid-80s on Friday and Saturday.

The last time Washington, D.C., recorded a high temperature in the 80s during the last week of October was in 1960, over 60 years ago, according to Accuweather data.

"Skies should stay fairly sunny most of the day," the Capital Weather Gang said about Saturday's weather. "High temperatures again eye record and near-record levels, in the upper 70s to mid-80s."

Weekend weather is expected to be sunny or mostly sunny and warm, according to Accuweather's forecast. The warm air will begin to cool at the beginning of the week, however.

By Tuesday, which is Halloween, mild weather will begin to spread across the region with daytime highs reaching into the low 70s across Virginia, with temperatures dropping to the mid-40s in the evening hours.

The warm air will not linger, however.

"Across the Great Lakes and Midwest cities, the cold air mass on track to arrive early next week may put an end to the growing season, with many spots like Chicago and Detroit falling a few degrees below the freezing mark," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist David Dombek said.

The Washington, D.C., region can expect cooler temperatures Saturday night, under mostly cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service.

The area will begin to see precipitation moving in on Sunday, with a 30 percent chance of showers. The wet weather will continue through Tuesday night.

By Tuesday, which is Halloween, chilly weather will begin to spread across the region, with daytime highs reaching into the low- to mid-50s in DC and Northern Virginia.

By Halloween night, temperatures could dip into the upper 30s in the DC area.

"Chilly, breezy 40s may start our Tuesday. Shower chances, clouds, and perhaps waves of light rain may dominate the day," the Capital Weather Gang said. "High temperatures could get stuck in the upper 40s to mid-50s if we see as many persistent clouds as it currently appears."

Here is the current local forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 6 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52