Philadelphia is expected to see a week of changing winter weather. Conditions were calm and cold near the end of December, with temperatures around 28°F. Sunday is forecast to be partly cloudy with a high near 43 degrees and a 30% chance of rain during the afternoon, increasing to 40% Sunday night as temperatures rise to about 46 degrees. Southwest winds are expected, with gusts up to 5 to 10 mphr, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain becomes more likely on Monday, with an 80% chance of precipitation mainly before early afternoon and a high near 56 degrees. Winds gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Despite the rain, precipitation totals are expected to remain below one-tenth of an inch. Cooler air returns Monday night with partly cloudy skies, lows around 28 degrees, and continued gusty winds.
Conditions moderate slightly on Tuesday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 34 degrees. Looking ahead to New Year’s Day, the forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of snow as cold temperatures persist.
