The weather forecast for Philadelphia promises a roller coaster of conditions throughout the upcoming week, starting with increasing clouds and a high near 57 degrees today, according to the National Weather Service. As the day progresses, Philadelphians can expect the wind, which may start off from the north at 5 to 10 mph, to shift westward by the afternoon. The skyline's gloom will battle with the sun, forecasting an armistice of gradual clearing skies tonight, setting a low around 41 degrees with a gentle west wind.

Monday heralds a sunny disposition with the mercury climbing to a comfortable high near 63 degrees. The National Weather Service assures that with a northwest wind blowing at a mild 5 to 10 mph, the beginning of the workweek should see fair skies. Monday night will follow suit with clear heavens and a low hovering around 42 degrees. The wind is expected to slow to a calm as evening falls, providing residents with a gentle end to their day.

As the week rolls on, temperatures are projected to rise even further. Tuesday is expected to tip the scales with a high near 68 degrees as a sout wind picks up to 15 mph. But Tuesday night might bring a slight chance of showers after 2 am whilst the clouds play a game of hide-and-seek, leaving the city partly cloudy with a low around 51 degrees and a 20 percent chance of precipitation.

The likelihood of showers climbs midweek, with Wednesday showing a 60 percent chance of rain, mainly between the hours of 8 am and 2 pm. Despite the intermittent downpours, temperatures are expected to peak near 68 degrees once again, while brisk breezes will sweep through the streets. By Wednesday night, a 30 percent chance of precipitation lingers before 8 pm, thereafter the skies promise to clear up, dropping temperatures to a low around 38 degrees.

Philadelphia's weather patterns will stabilize towards the end of the week with sunny days and clear nights. Thursday's high is predicted near 60 degrees, dipping to a cool 40 degrees at night. Friday's forecast continues the trend with abundant sunshine and a high pushing 63 degrees, while the night may turn partly cloudy with lows around 44. The forthcoming weekend is expected to be mostly cloudy, with Saturday's temperatures ascending to near 67 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.