Philadelphia residents can expect a damp start to the week with rain expected to clear up by the afternoon, according to the latest weather updates. The National Weather Service reports that the city will face rain mainly before 3 p.m. today, with new precipitation amounts landing between a quarter and half an inch. The day will see a high near 58 degrees, as the southeast winds shift southwest, potentially gusting up to 20 mph.
Temperatures this morning started on the cooler side, marked by a light rain with a modest 42°F reading and a noticeable humidity of 82%. With a southeast wind blowing at 10 mph, commuters faced a wind chill that made it feel closer to 36°F. The barometer held steady at 29.94 in, while visibility remained clear at 10 miles.
The National Weather Service's latest forecast, accessible here, also brings good news for those looking for clearer skies. Tonight, the clouds are expected to part, leaving a partly cloudy sky with low temperatures hovering around 42. As the workweek progresses, Tuesday promises mostly sunny conditions with a warmer high near 59 degrees, although winds will continue from the west at 5 to 15 mph.
Looking further ahead, a slight chance of rain lingers on Wednesday before 2 p.m., but the clouds should give way to mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching up to 53 degrees. The wind may usher in gusts as high as 20 mph, ensuring the slight chill characteristic of early spring doesn't stray far. Nighttime will see temperatures dropping to around 33 degrees under mostly clear skies.
The rest of the week's outlook continues to see-saw between sunny days and chances of rain. Philadelphia can expect bright sunshine Thursday with a high near 53, while by the weekend, the forecast lists partly sunny days with highs fluctuating around the 60s. Overnight, the city will experience mostly cloudy skies, with a standing chance of rain come weekend nights, setting the stage for a potential rinse-and-repeat of today's drizzle.
