Philadelphia braces for a soggy start to April as the National Weather Service reports a week dominated by rain and clouds. Today's forecast expects rain to persist primarily before 4 p.m., accompanied by potential patchy fog in the afternoon—a high near 54 degrees with calm eastern winds. Commuters should anticipate "100% chance of precipitation" and prepare for a quarter to half an inch of new rainfall, as indicated on the National Weather Service website.
Tonight, rainfall is likely to return after 4 a.m., with patchy fog dispersing before 7 p.m. then reemerging after 2 a.m. The evening promises overcast skies and temperatures dipping to a low near 44 degrees. Although the East wind will remain light at around 5 mph, Philadelphians should hold onto their umbrellas as the chance of precipitation reaches 60%. Less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation could accumulate, keeping the city's rain boots firmly in fashion.
Looking ahead, Tuesday will not offer much respite from the dreary conditions; periods of rain are expected throughout the day with a 100% chance of continued showers and potential rainfall accumulating between half and three-quarters of an inch. The east wind will pick up, reaching speeds of 5 to 15 mph, signaling a need for residents to secure their outdoor belongings.
The downpour is projected to extend into Tuesday night. Temperatures will hold steady around 44 degrees while the east wind increases to 10 to 15 mph. Philadelphians will face "100% chance of precipitation" once more, and with new precipitation amounts estimated between a quarter and half of an inch by the National Weather Service. The city seems destined for a prolonged engagement with their rain gear.
As we reach the midweek hump, Wednesday's forecast promises little deviation from this established pattern—periods of rain with a high near 48 degrees and stronger eastern winds. Gusts may reach up to 30 mph. Rainfall is likely before 2 a.m., with a likelihood of 80% and new precipitation of up to a quarter of an inch. The stormy weather is forecasted to break slightly on Thursday, with cloudy conditions and a moderate 40% chance of rain, only for the skies to clear by Friday, offering a glimpse of spring with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures nearing 49 degrees.
For those looking forward to the weekend, Friday night remains partly cloudy, while Saturday and Sunday show promise of partly sunny and sunny skies, respectively, with the mercury finally rising to a more agreeable high near 60 degrees on Sunday. It seems that patience may indeed yield a dry payoff for those yearning for a break from their umbrellas and galoshes.
