Clouds hang low over the Schuylkill this morning, and the air feels damp and raw. At 35 degrees, streets are mainly wet, but change is brewing by afternoon.
Pennsylvania starts the day mostly cloudy with temperatures climbing toward 42 degrees. According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a 40 percent chance of rain develops after noon, mixing with snow after 3 p.m. Little to no accumulation is expected, but timing matters for commuters.
If showers flip to wet flakes near sunset, untreated surfaces could turn slushy. Bridges along I-95, I-76, and the Ben Franklin Bridge cool faster than city streets. This is prime flash-freeze season. Any leftover moisture could refreeze later tonight as temperatures fall to 26 degrees. Slow down on elevated ramps and neighborhood side roads.
Friday turns sunny and milder with highs near 46. Calm winds and bright skies offer a break from the late-winter bite. Saturday feels even better. Sunshine pushes temperatures to 52 degrees, delivering an early taste of March spring warmth.
Clouds return Saturday night, and Sunday settles back into the low 40s with partial sun. By Monday, colder air drops highs to around 30 degrees with a 50 percent chance of snow. Even light accumulation could snarl the morning commute if steadier bands develop.
Looking ahead, rain chances increase Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rebound into the upper 30s and mid-40s. Longer-range trends favor above-normal readings late next week, signaling a broader warming stretch heading deeper into March.
Commuting later today? Watch for that late rain-to-snow flip and let us know what you’re seeing across your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Philadelphia, PA:
Friday: Sunny, high 46.
Saturday: Sunny, high 52.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 43.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 30, 50% chance of snow.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 38, chance of rain/snow.
