As the chill of late autumn grips the city of Philadelphia, residents can expect a change in the weather, with rainfall likely to become more common in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected mainly after 3 p.m. today with a calm wind shifting to the south by the morning. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with up to a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.
Rain is expected tonight and should end before midnight. Temperatures will drop to around 52°F, with a southwest wind near 10 mph. The National Weather Service says there’s a 100% chance of rain, with about a quarter to half an inch expected.
As Wednesday approaches, showers are likely to continue, with the day's high temperature predicted to hover near 66 degrees. A persistent southwest wind will maintain a pace of 5 to 10 mph. The likelihood of precipitation lingers at 60%, with further rainfall measuring between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Philadelphia can expect a mostly sunny Thanksgiving with a high near 44°F and a west wind of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 31°F—perfect for a chilly post-dinner walk.
For the rest of the holiday weekend, Philadelphia will stay mostly sunny on Friday and Saturday, with highs near 42°F and lows around freezing. Sunday will be cloudier with a high of around 48°F. By Sunday night, there’s a 40% chance of rain, which could lead to a damp start to the new week.
