Philadelphia residents are bracing for a flurry of winter weather, with a mix of snow and rain expected to hit over the weekend. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service in Philadelphia, the city will see sunny skies today with a high near 35 degrees but things will take a turn later tonight. As the evening sets in, there's a 30% chance of snow after 4 am with less than a half-inch of new snow accumulation possible. The chilly wind chill, bringing temperatures down to around 10 degrees, is a stern reminder to bundle up when stepping outside.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday's forecast calls for snow likely, with a mix of rain before the afternoon and a high reaching near 42 degrees. "Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain," described the NWS Philadelphia site. This tumultuous weather, providing an unwelcomed mix, will be propelled by a south wind traveling 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation sits at 60% with minimal snow accumulation again, expected to be less than a half inch. Wrapping up the weekend, Sunday will offer another chance of snow after 7 am, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 35 degrees.
Those who have plans for Martin Luther King Day on Monday can look forward to sunny skies with temperatures hovering around the mid-30s. This brief respite from the snow will be followed by a dip in temperatures on Monday night, with a projected low of around 12 degrees. The NWS detailed forecast projects an even colder Tuesday, with a high near 23 degrees and mostly clear skies at night with the same low around 12 degrees, ensuring that the week's start remains firmly in the grip of winter's hold.
As Philadelphians navigate through this stretch of inclement weather, they can expect the mercury to climb gradually by midweek. Wednesday should see mostly sunny conditions with a high near 32 degrees, before nightfall brings mostly cloudy skies and a low around 27 degrees. NWS Philadelphia anticipates Thursday to provide some relief with partly sunny skies and a comforting high near 40 degrees. Although relatively mild temperatures, residents are reminded to keep their winter gear handy, as the week's earlier cold snap, followed by a deceptive break on Martin Luther King Day, signals that winter is far from over.
