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Philadelphia Braces for Wintry Blast, Biting Winds Today, Snowfall Expected Overnight Friday

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Published on January 09, 2025
Philadelphia Braces for Wintry Blast, Biting Winds Today, Snowfall Expected Overnight FridaySource: Google Street View

Philadelphia will stay cold today with a high around 33°F and breezy conditions, including northwest winds gusting up to 40 mph. Tonight will be a bit calmer, with mostly clear skies and a low around 23°F, though gusty winds will continue, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather this weekend will stay cold, with snow likely Friday night after 1 am, accumulating less than half an inch. Saturday could see more snow before afternoon, then partly sunny with a high near 36°F. Chilly conditions will continue into next week, with highs in the upper 30s and lows in the 20s, as reported by the National Weather Service.

A Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service warns of low water levels on the Delaware River due to strong northwest winds, which could cause navigation issues around low tide today and this afternoon. Water levels may drop 2 to 3 feet below normal, affecting areas like Reedy Point and the Philadelphia Coast Guard Station. The advisory notes, "another round of low water may occur Thursday night with low tide," so boaters and fishermen should stay alert for potential disruptions.