Pennsylvania – A steady chill returns to the Philadelphia region this weekend as winds stiffen and clouds thicken ahead of a new early December pattern. After a brief stretch of sunshine Saturday, rain and colder air arrive Sunday—right as post-Thanksgiving travel ramps up along the I-95 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service, highs near 49°F Sunday will fall quickly after sunset as rain spreads east. Precipitation chances rise to 50% by evening, and some models suggest a possible rain-to-snow mix inland as colder air sweeps through early Monday. Gusts could reach 25–30 mph, making for a raw, unsettled end to the weekend.
Meteorologists are watching a stronger system forming across the Midwest that may pull deeper cold into the region from Dec. 2–6, with below-normal temperatures likely across Pennsylvania and the Northeast. If that colder trend holds, parts of the state could see the first measurable flakes of the season during the first week of December.
Travelers heading home Sunday should plan extra time, especially along I-76, I-95, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where wet pavement and gusty winds may slow evening traffic.
5-Day Outlook (Philadelphia, PA)
- Saturday: Sunny, high 43°F.
- Sunday: Cloudy, rain chance 40%, high 49°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, colder, high 45°F.
- Tuesday: Rain and snow likely, high 40°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high 42°F.
