On Christmas morning, Philadelphia will experience mostly sunny skies with a high of around 39 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, winds will be calm at first, picking up slightly to around 5 mph from the north. Tonight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 21 degrees with light winds.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching near 37 degrees. Friday will continue the sunny trend, with a slightly warmer high of 42 degrees. However, on Saturday, there’s a 30% chance of rain in the afternoon, and the temperature will rise to around 45 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Sunday is expected to be overcast with a 60% chance of rain after 1 pm, and temperatures will reach a high near 56 degrees. Similar rainy conditions are expected on Monday, with a 60% chance of rain and a high near 57 degrees.
A special weather statement warns of potentially hazardous road conditions due to freezing temperatures. Wet roads from previous precipitation may have frozen, creating slippery conditions and black ice, especially on untreated roads. Travelers are advised to reduce speed and increase following distance.
