Pennsylvania – A biting 29-degree start keeps sidewalks crisp and cars frosty across Philadelphia this morning, but a quick shift is already lining up for Tuesday. Clouds increase through the day, and a wintry mix arrives around daybreak Tuesday before changing to plain rain.
According to the National Weather Service, today stays partly sunny with a high near 36 degrees. Temperatures slip back to 29 tonight as clouds thicken. Rain develops Tuesday, possibly mixing with snow and freezing rain before 7 a.m., then turning to steady rain by midmorning. Highs reach 42 degrees with a 90% chance of precipitation.
Little to no ice accumulation is expected, and snow totals stay under a half inch. Still, untreated bridges along I-95, the Schuylkill Expressway, and Roosevelt Boulevard could turn slick briefly during the early commute. Plan extra time and use caution on elevated roadways.
Rain continues Tuesday night with lows near 40. Showers linger Wednesday as highs jump to 51. By Thursday, temperatures surge to 63 degrees, delivering real March Spring Vibes across southeastern Pennsylvania and into South Jersey.
That warmth builds into the weekend, with highs pushing the upper 60s and even low 70s by Sunday. Meteorologists are tracking a broader warm spell in the 6- to 10-day outlook, signaling above-normal temperatures to start mid-March.
One more reminder: clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. We gain nearly 90 minutes of daylight this month across Pennsylvania.
Watch for flash freezing later this week where melting water refreezes on colder mornings. Traveling Tuesday? Tell us what you’re seeing on I-95 or Route 1.
Five Day Outlook for Philadelphia, PA:
Tuesday: Wintry mix early, then rain, high 42.
Wednesday: Chance of showers, high 51.
Thursday: Chance of showers, high 63.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 58.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 67.
