Pennsylvania wakes up under a crisp, pale sky, with temperatures near 30°F leaving a sharp bite in the air and cold steering wheels across Philadelphia. Early commuters step onto dry pavement, but the chill lingers just long enough to raise brief concerns for slick spots on untreated bridges and overpasses.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures rebound quickly into the low 40s today, then climb to near 51°F Thursday as skies turn partly sunny. A weak system begins to organize by Thursday night, bringing a slight chance of light rain after 8 p.m., though impacts remain minimal at first.
Conditions shift more noticeably Friday. Highs reach near 56°F, but clouds thicken through the morning. Rain chances increase by afternoon, with up to 0.20 inches possible into the evening. Roads along I-95, I-76, and Route 1 may turn slick during peak travel hours. Plan extra time and keep headlights on.
Saturday starts with a chance of lingering showers before skies gradually brighten. Highs hold near 57°F, offering a mild but unsettled feel. By Sunday, temperatures push toward 63°F with partial sunshine, signaling a stronger push of spring warmth across southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby New Jersey.
Meteorologists are also tracking a broader warming trend into early April, with above-normal temperatures likely across much of the East. For now, the biggest shift comes from cold mornings to milder, occasionally wet afternoons.
Five Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA
Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 51°F
Friday: Mostly cloudy, rain developing by afternoon, high near 56°F
Saturday: Chance of morning rain, then partly sunny, high near 57°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 63°F
Monday: Sunny, high near 55°F
