Pennsylvania – A biting 28-degree start grips Philadelphia this morning, and wind chills near 19 degrees cut through Center City sidewalks. The air feels crisp, and untreated pavement along I-95 and the Schuylkill Expressway can turn slick where moisture lingers. If you’re heading to brunch or an early shift, bundle up and watch for icy patches.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, skies stay mostly sunny today with highs reaching 44 degrees and southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. That late-morning sun will help melt leftover frost. Still, temperatures slide back toward 27 degrees tonight under increasing clouds. This is prime flash-freeze season. Meltwater can refreeze quickly after dark, especially on bridges and neighborhood side streets.
By Sunday afternoon, a slight chance of rain and snow develops between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a chance of snow into the evening. Highs hover near 41 degrees. Even light precipitation near freezing can create slushy or slick travel conditions. Plan extra time if driving Sunday evening.
Sunday night brings a 40 percent chance of snow before 1 a.m., with lows around 31. A slight rain or snow mix may linger into Monday before 1 p.m., then partial clearing with highs near 44. Roads should improve by midday Monday, but stay alert for early slick spots.
Tuesday turns milder and partly sunny with highs near 50 degrees. Midweek rain chances increase, and temperatures trend above normal into late week. President’s Day week hints at a broader warm-up, with highs pushing well into the 50s and even low 60s regionally. Early signs of spring vibes are building.
Traveling Sunday afternoon? Let us know if you see flakes or just cold rain in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 41, slight rain/snow chance.
Monday: Partly sunny, 44.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, 50.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, 50.
Thursday: Chance of rain, 52.
