Philadelphia weather forecasts are looking rather wet and dreary for the upcoming week, with the National Weather Service predicting an array of showers and potential rain for the City of Brotherly Love. Today, locals can expect increasing clouds with temperatures aiming for a mild 60 degrees, alongside blustery west winds running 10 to 15 mph.

The evening is set to bring scattered showers before transitioning into the early hours, where the chances of precipitation fall at 40%. According to the National Weather Service, tonight's lows will hover around 47 degrees, with the west wind taking a lighter turn to northeast come evening. New precipitation amounts are predicted to be less than a tenth of an inch.

For those looking ahead to Sunday, partly sunny skies may be a brief respite with highs near 62 degrees. However, by Sunday night, the rain is forecast to make a comeback – mainly after 2am – setting a pattern for what appears to be a rather soggy week ahead. The chance of rain increases to 80%, with expected precipitation between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

Monday calls for rain primarily before the afternoon, temps are peaking near 51 degrees with an 80% likelihood of precipitation. The trend of damp conditions persists into Monday night with rain anticipated after 2am and a consistent threat of rainfall characterizes the forecast through midweek. Wednesday shows some mercy with a decreased 50% chance of showers before switching gears to mostly cloudy conditions come Thursday.

Despite the lackluster weather, Friday might bring a glimmer of hope to Philadelphians with forecasts indicating a mostly sunny day with a high near 52 degrees. Whether planning for work or leisure, residents should keep their umbrellas at hand and prepare for persistent April showers that, hopefully, will bring May flowers.