Philadelphia residents should brace for a mix of wintry precipitation this coming week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Starting tomorrow, a 40% chance of snow after 1 p.m. is expected, with less than half an inch of accumulation possible. The city will see a low around 25 degrees tonight, with northwest winds calming by evening. The NWS Philadelphia reports mostly sunny skies today, with highs nearing 40 degrees and northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night, the likelihood of snow jumps to 90%, with new snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. The cold weather pattern will continue through Wednesday when snow is likely before 1 p.m., turning to rain and sleet in the afternoon. "Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain, snow, and sleet after 4pm," as per the NWS detailed forecast. The high for Wednesday hovers around 36 degrees with calm winds turning northeast and a 70% chance of precipitation.
Conditions will deteriorate further on Wednesday night with a 100% chance of precipitation in the form of rain, snow, and sleet, becoming all rain after 1 a.m. NWS predicts new precipitation amounts to quickly fall between a quarter and half of an inch. The pattern of mixed precipitation continues into Thursday with a 50% chance of rain and a slightly warmer high near 46 degrees.
By the weekend, Philly faces more unsettled weather. Saturday will likely see a mix of rain, snow, and sleet with a 60% chance of precipitation and highs peaking near 41 degrees. The chance for rain elevates to 80% by Saturday night, with lows around 38 degrees. The forecast calls for rain to persist into Sunday with highs approaching 47 degrees and a 90% chance of rain.
The city is facing a week of fluctuating temperatures and a cocktail of winter conditions. Residents should prepare for potentially slippery roads and exercise caution while traveling. Keep up to date with the latest weather developments to plan accordingly for the days ahead.
