Pennsylvania – A gray sky presses low over the Delaware Valley this morning as cold air bites exposed skin and damp pavement glistens. Temperatures hover in the upper 20s, and even a few passing flakes could turn ordinary commutes into cautious crawls before the year closes.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, Philadelphia sits near 29 degrees early with a slight chance of snow showers lingering into the morning. Any snow remains light, but surfaces may slick up quickly as winds keep wind chills in the teens. Gusts near 20 mph add a sharp edge to the cold.
Across Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, drivers should stay alert on I-95, I-76, Roosevelt Boulevard, and neighborhood side streets. Brief snow showers or flurries could reduce visibility, then melt just enough to refreeze later. Walkers and cyclists should expect slippery patches on bridges and shaded sidewalks.
New Year’s Day brings brighter skies but no real warm-up. Sunshine returns, yet highs stay near the lower 30s with brisk northwest winds. That setup favors flash freezing late in the day, especially where snow or daytime meltwater lingers. Thursday night turns sharply colder with lows near 20 degrees.
Friday and the first weekend of 2026 look calmer but still wintry. Friday stays partly sunny with highs in the mid-30s. Saturday follows a similar pattern, though clouds increase at times. Cold nights persist, allowing black ice to remain a concern each morning.
Plan extra travel time, slow down on untreated roads, and bundle up for outdoor plans. Winter weather is settling in as 2026 begins. Heading out for New Year’s travel? Share what conditions feel like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Philadelphia, PA
- Today: Chance of flurries. Mostly cloudy. High near 35°F.
- New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny and windy. High near 32°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny. High near 35°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 35°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 38°F.
