Allentown is starting Friday with light rain, gray skies and temperatures around 40 degrees, and the wet weather is expected to hang around through the day. The forecast calls for 0.50 to 1.25 inches of rain in the broader Lehigh Valley area before a much colder weekend settles over the Lehigh Valley.
Rain Holds On Through Friday
Rain is expected throughout Friday, with a high near 40 and north winds of 10 to 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Gusts could reach 25 mph, making for a raw afternoon and slick roads during the Friday commute.
The soaking marks a sharp change from the mild, rain-focused pattern outlined in Hoodline's earlier Allentown forecast. This time, temperatures are falling instead of flirting with the 70s.
Wet Snowflakes Could Mix In Overnight
Friday night stays unsettled, with rain and a possible rain-snow mix later Friday. The low is expected near 32, and a few wet flakes could show up in colder spots north and west, though no accumulation is expected around Allentown.
Colder Weekend, Then A Gradual Rebound
Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies, a high near 47 and northwest gusts up to 30 mph. Sunday improves to partly sunny with a high near 50, followed by mostly sunny conditions near 51 on Monday.
The longer-range outlook then turns milder and drier, with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s through Tuesday. Overnight lows remain near or below freezing through early next week, so jackets will be doing most of the heavy lifting even after the rain moves out.
