Philly residents, brace yourselves for a chilly start to your day. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has rolled out a frost advisory that's in full effect until 9 a.m. this morning, so you might want to get a jump on safeguarding your plant friends. Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation, warns the NWS, throwing a bone to gardeners and plant enthusiasts across the region.

Don't think you're off the hook if you're outside the City of Brotherly Love. This advisory stretches across various parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including hotspots like Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown. If you're in these areas, the forecast ain't looking too warm; the NWS outlined temperatures dipping to just above freezing, which is no joke if you've got some delicate greenery outdoors.

Today's skies over Philly will be clear and sunny following the frosty wake-up call, with the mercury set to hit a more comfortable 64 degrees. The wind is playing it cool too, chilling at around 5 mph from the northeast this morning before flipping southeast as the day warms up. For those planning their weekend, start with mostly clear skies tonight and a low flirting with the 40s, according to the NWS forecast.

But hey, don't get too cozy with that sunshine. The NWS predicts that tomorrow will bring increasing clouds, with a high near 63. By tomorrow night, there's a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m., and the odds for rain will boost up to 40% by Tuesday night. Even with this little hiccup, the thermometer's set to stay pretty friendly, bouncing to a downright balmy 86 by Monday.

It's a regular meteorological rollercoaster, folks. So while you might be playing Plant Protector today, come next week, you'll be beating the heat. Just remember, as the NWS puts it, to take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Because even as the season shifts, Mother Nature's still got a few tricks up her sleeve.