Philadelphia residents can expect a mix of sunny skies and potential showers as the city transitions into the new year, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. The report, published early this morning, predicts mostly sunny weather today, with a high near 59 degrees. A west wind will blow at 10 to 15 miles per hour, possibly reaching gusts of up to 30 mph. As the sun sets, the skies will remain mostly clear, with the temperature expected to drop to a low of around 37 degrees.
Going into tomorrow, the city should prepare to bring out umbrellas as "showers likely, mainly after 4pm," are forecasted, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation, as per the NWS. The day's high will hover around 55 degrees under partly sunny conditions, while light southeast winds are set to increase to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Despite the possible showers, any new precipitation amounts are anticipated to be less than a tenth of an inch.
The National Weather Service also predicts that tomorrow night could bring "showers and possibly a thunderstorm" with a 90 percent chance of precipitation. The evening will see a low temperature around 44 degrees with southeast winds shifting westward after midnight. Rainfall is expected to measure between a quarter and half an inch.
As Philadelphians ring in New Year's Day, there is a "slight chance of showers" predicted, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation and partly sunny skies, as noted by the NWS. The day's high is projected to be near 50 degrees, accompanied by a west wind at 10 to 15 miles per hour and gusts that could again reach as high as 30 mph. Subsequent evenings, leading into the weekend, will feature clearer skies with lows dipping into the low 30s and high 20s.
Temperatures for the remainder of the week are set to gradually decrease, as mentioned by the National Weather Service. Thursday's high is expected to peak at 40 degrees under sunny conditions. As the week progresses, daytime highs will drop to the mid-30s, while nighttime temperatures will hold steady in the mid-20s. By Sunday, the city should anticipate "mostly sunny" weather with a high around 33 degrees, offering a brisk but clear end to the week.
