Philadelphia is set for a mixed bag of mostly sunny skies and bracing winds this week, according to the latest weather reports. Today's forecast promises plenty of sunshine with a high hovering near the 52-degree mark, and winds coming from the west at a steady 10 to 15 mph. By nightfall, the clouds will gather but are expected to clear as temperatures dip to a low around 33 degrees, keeping the west wind consistent.
As Philadelphians bundle up to face the day, the NWS in Philadelphia has given them a heads up on what to expect. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 48," reads the forecast for Tuesday. The west wind, persistent as ever, will blow at 10 to 15 mph, with possible gusts up to 25 mph - a bit of a ramp up from the mild breezes felt today. Tuesday night's shall see a shift with mostly cloudy skies and a more gentle southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph as the low settles around 39 degrees.
Wednesday warriors can look forward to a mostly sunny day, with temperatures inching higher to hit a more comfortable high around 55 degrees. The west wind will pick up the pace, accelerating from 10 to 15 mph to a more robust 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon, with potential gusts that could reach 30 mph. Those gusts are something to watch out for, as they'll continue into a mostly clear Wednesday night when the mercury drops to a breezy 31 degrees.
The latter part of the week maintains the trend of sunny days and cool nights. Thursday will shine brightly with a high near 46 degrees, but don't be fooled by the sun, as breezy conditions will prevail throughout the day. The night sky on Thursday will remain mostly clear while temperatures take a dip to around 29 degrees. For those hoping to stay dry, Friday daytime will be partly sunny with a high near 50, but with a 30% chance of rain creeping in after 3pm, you might want to keep an umbrella close. The chance of precipitation jumps to 50% into Friday night with lows teetering around 40 degrees and continuing into a damp Saturday.
The weekend won't be a washout, though, as condition start to look up by Saturday night with partly cloudy skies and a low around 34 degrees. Sunday then sweeps in with a pleasant mostly sunny outlook and a high near 50, a gentle respite after a week of fluctuating forecasts. For those requiring a detailed picture of the week ahead, the full forecast can be viewed on the National Weather Service website.
