Pennsylvania – Bright sun reflects off crisp pavement this morning, but that calm look hides a fast-changing late-winter pattern. Temperatures sit near 31 degrees in Philadelphia, and the air feels biting despite light winds. The dry start won’t last as the weekend brings a rain-to-snow switch and a sharp temperature drop.
According to the National Weather Service, highs climb to 47 degrees today under full sunshine. Winds stay light, shifting south this afternoon. Saturday turns milder with highs near 53 degrees and calm conditions. Clouds increase Saturday night as the next system approaches.
By Sunday, a slight chance of rain develops before 10 a.m., then mixes with or changes to light snow between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Highs reach 42 degrees, but northwest winds gust up to 20 mph. Even light bursts could create slushy patches on bridges along I-95, I-76, and the Schuylkill Expressway. Plan extra time if traveling Sunday afternoon.
Temperatures fall quickly Sunday night to around 20 degrees. Any leftover moisture may refreeze. This is prime flash-freeze season. Wet pavement can turn icy before sunrise Monday.
Monday stays mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow and a high near 30 degrees. Tuesday trends milder to 41 degrees with a rain or snow chance before 1 p.m., then mainly rain. By Wednesday, highs rebound near 48 degrees. Thursday pushes toward 55 degrees with scattered rain chances.
Meteorologists now signal a broader warming trend into early March. The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures and growing spring vibes across Pennsylvania.
Five Day Outlook for Philadelphia, PA:
Today: Sunny, high 47.
Saturday: Sunny, high 53.
Sunday: Rain changing to snow, high 42.
Monday: 30% chance of snow, high 30.
Tuesday: Chance rain/snow early, high 41.
