Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Pennsylvania enters the Feb 5–9 stretch under a persistent cold pattern with limited chances for snow or rain, leaving below-normal temperatures as the primary concern across much of the state. While major winter storms appear unlikely during this window, the ongoing chill will continue to impact daily routines, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, colder-than-average air remains entrenched across the Mid-Atlantic and New England, with subzero temperatures common farther north and cold air pressing south along the I-95 corridor. Precipitation chances remain limited for areas south of northern Illinois and west of the Pacific Northwest near Eugene, Oregon, keeping much of Pennsylvania on the drier side despite the cold.
In eastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Allentown, and the broader Lehigh Valley, daytime highs are expected to run below seasonal norms, with several nights dropping into the 20s and low 30s. Central and western parts of the state may see even colder overnight readings, though widespread accumulating snow is not expected. The prolonged cold follows recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, underscoring the risks tied to extended exposure and unsafe heating practices.
State officials urge residents to protect exposed pipes, use space heaters carefully, and check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable heat. The cold, mostly dry pattern is expected to persist through the period, with additional advisories possible if colder air deepens later in the week.
