Philadelphia is preparing for a wet New Year's Eve followed by a brisk start to 2025. The National Weather Service reports that rain is expected this afternoon, with increasing clouds and highs around 57°F. Southeast winds will pick up in the afternoon at 10 mph. Rain and possible thunderstorms are forecasted for tonight before 11 p.m., followed by a chance of rain until 1 a.m. Patchy fog may develop after midnight, with temperatures dropping to around 45°F.
New Year's Day will bring mostly cloudy skies with a high near 49°F. Winds from the west will be 10 to 15 mph, gusting up to 40 mph. The rest of the week will feature moderate temperatures, with nighttime lows in the mid-20s and highs in the mid-30s. Thursday's high is expected to be around 39°F with west winds gusting up to 30 mph.
On Sunday night, there is a 30% chance of snow, and Monday's forecast includes a 40% chance of snow with mostly cloudy skies and highs around 34°F.
