Philadelphians may need to brace themselves for a damp and dreary end to the week, as the National Weather Service in Philadelphia predicts a string of wet days ahead. Today, with overcast skies and a standstill of fog in the morning hours, gives a prelude to the rain expected after 4 p.m. Detailed forecasts suggest a 40% chance of precipitation with slight accumulations possible – all under the watch of an easterly wind motioning at 5 to 10 mph, according to NWS.
Tonight, the probability of rain climbs to 70%, with patchy fog making a brief appearance between the hours of 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. The temperatures are projected to hover around a low of 38 degrees, while the east wind maintains a mild pace. "New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible," according to the forecast issued by NWS Philadelphia. This pattern of rainfall marches into Friday, with a near certain 100% chance of rain set to clear up by afternoon.
But those eager for sunnier skies can find some solace in the forecast for Saturday, which promises mostly sunny conditions despite an expected high of 49 degrees. The west wind, churning at 5 to 10 mph, will usher in a brief climatic reprieve before the night introduces a slight chance of the tables turning with rain and, possibly, snow.
Looking towards the end of the weekend, "Snow likely, mainly after 1pm," heralds the coming of Sunday’s forecast. Clouds and a chill in the high near 40 degrees territory remind Philadelphians winter hasn’t yet loosened its grip. As the day transitions into night, snow is expected to continue its visit until the early hours of Monday. Subsequent days offer a mixed bag, with mostly cloudy to sunny spells interchanging until Wednesday caps the week with a partly sunny disposition, as detailed by the NWS Philadelphia.
