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Philadelphia Braces for Light Snow as NWS Forecasts Chilly Weekend with Warmer Days Ahead

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Published on December 05, 2025
Philadelphia Braces for Light Snow as NWS Forecasts Chilly Weekend with Warmer Days AheadSource: Google Street View

Philadelphia is expecting a cold day with a chance of light snow, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will reach about 33°F with a light northeast breeze. Snow may begin after 1 p.m., but only minor accumulation is expected.

Snow is unlikely tonight, with only a slight chance before midnight. Skies will stay cloudy, and temperatures will drop to around 29°F. Winds from the northeast will calm later in the evening, and the chance of precipitation is about 20%.

The weekend looks calmer. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 42°F and a light west wind. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with lows around 27°F and a gentle, steady west breeze.

Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 41°F, according to the NWS. Monday is expected to be sunny with highs around 33°F, and rain chances increase later in the week as clouds and showers move in by midweek.

Rain enters the forecast by Wednesday, with chances increasing to around 40% on Thursday, according to the NWS Philadelphia