Philadelphians are bracing for chilly temperatures and scattered snow showers as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia reports a slight chance of precipitation with minimal accumulation expected today. The city, currently under a few clouds and 19°F, is set to encounter increased cloudiness and northwest winds ramping up to 15 mph, with snow showers primarily after 11am, detailing a 40% chance of snow and less than a half inch of daytime accumulation, as mentioned on the NWS website.
As the day progresses, the wintry mix is forecasted to subside by the evening with cloudy skies giving way to gradual clearing, though the low will hover around 20°F tonight; the gusty winds will persist as high as 30 mph which could make the chill feel even more biting for those out and about. Residents should expect less than a half inch of new snow before the snow showers taper off before 10pm, and although the blustery conditions may not be ideal, they will precede a sunnier end to the workweek, according to the forecast.
Looking ahead to Friday, weather forecasts by the NWS anticipate a breezy day with sunny skies and a high peaking at 36°F; the northwest wind around 20 mph could see gusts climbing as high as 35 mph. As the evening falls temperatures are predicted to dip to about 20°F once again, though with lighter northwest winds gusting up to 20 mph.
The weekend forecast promises a reprieve from the harsher elements as Saturday and Sunday's daytime conditions are slated to be sunny with highs climbing to the lower 40s, while nights are expected to be partly cloudy but without substantial temperature drops, providing a more comfortable backdrop for weekend activities compared to the start of the week. The upcoming week appears to carry this trend forward, with Monday through Wednesday temperatures ranging from highs nearly reaching the 50s to lows in the mid-30s, Philadelphians can anticipate a stretch of mostly sunny and partly cloudy skies interspersed throughout the days, as indicated by the latest NWS updates.
