Philadelphia is expected to experience mixed winter weather this week, with the National Weather Service forecasting rain and possible snowfall. Rain is likely today, mainly between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., with cloudy conditions and a high near 46 degrees. Winds will shift from southeast to southwest in the afternoon, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, and the NWS reports that between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible.
As the evening approaches, clouds are likely to gradually clear, leading to a mostly clear night with a low around 32 degrees. A west wind around 10 mph will continue, with possible gusts up to 20 mph. On Monday, conditions are expected to be sunnier, with a high near 43 degrees and northwest wind gusts that may also reach 20 mph.
Snow becomes possible Monday night, with a 50% chance of precipitation and less than half an inch of new snow expected. On Tuesday, rain and snow are forecast to change to all rain after 10 a.m. Temperatures will stay near 41 degrees, with an east wind shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation on Tuesday is 100%, with less than half an inch of additional snowfall expected.
The rest of the week will see lower chances of precipitation. Tuesday night may have a slight chance of rain or snow before 10 p.m., followed by partly cloudy skies and a low around 27 degrees. Wednesday is expected to be sunnier, with a high near 39 degrees. Snow is likely to return Friday night, with a 60% chance of precipitation. On Saturday, a mix of rain and snow is possible, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 37 degrees, and a 40% chance of precipitation.
