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PA-NJ Weather Alert: 34° Freeze Tease, 62° Wednesday, Nov 15–18
Pennsylvania's November chill is setting up a dramatic temperature swing across Philadelphia and neighboring South Jersey. Temperatures could dip near freezing Monday morning before climbing into the
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-15T10:25:53.666Z
Pennsylvania's November chill is setting up a dramatic temperature swing across Philadelphia and neighboring South Jersey. Temperatures could dip near freezing Monday morning before climbing into the 60s by midweek.
The change brings a 30 degree difference between Monday's projected low and Thursday's afternoon high.
According to the National Weather Service, Philadelphia will experience generally dry conditions, increasing sunshine and steadily warming afternoons through Thursday.
Near Freezing Temperatures Arrive Before the Warmup Sunday's weather features increasing clouds and afternoon temperatures near 53 degrees. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph will add a brisk feel across the region.
By early Monday, November 16, temperatures could fall to 34 degrees, just two degrees above freezing.
That narrow margin deserves attention, particularly for residents with sensitive outdoor plants or exposed garden containers.
Temperatures may vary between neighborhoods, especially in sheltered or less developed areas.
However, the official Philadelphia forecast does not indicate widespread freezing temperatures or a freeze warning.
Monday afternoon brings partly sunny skies and highs near 55 degrees.
Wednesday Brings a Major Temperature Turnaround Tuesday, November 17, continues the warming trend, with sunshine and temperatures reaching approximately 58 degrees.
Wednesday, November 18, delivers a more noticeable change.
Highs could reach 62 degrees, offering a considerably milder afternoon across Philadelphia, Camden and surrounding communities.
Thursday pushes temperatures even higher, with sunshine and readings near 64 degrees.
By Friday, November 20, highs could approach 65 degrees, extending the unusually comfortable feel for mid November.
What Drivers Should Know About Freezing and Road Conditions November brings growing concerns about frost, refreezing and slippery pavement as temperatures approach 32 degrees.
However, Philadelphia's current outlook contains no measurable precipitation or snow through Thursday.
That significantly limits the potential for flash freezing conditions associated with melting snow or standing water.
Drivers using I 95, I 76, I 295 and the bridges connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey should see generally favorable weather.
Still, remain alert for isolated damp surfaces during colder mornings.
The broader Northeast may experience lake effect rain and higher elevation snow, but those conditions are not expected in Philadelphia's supplied outlook.