Pennsylvania – Crisp air stings exposed skin this morning as light flakes brush windshields and sidewalks across the region. Wet pavement and shaded roads create a cautious start to the first full school day of 2026, especially during the late-morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, Philadelphia faces a slight chance of light snow late this morning before clouds linger through the afternoon. Temperatures stay near 38 degrees, while winds turn south by mid-afternoon. Accumulation looks minimal, but even a brief burst of flakes can reduce visibility and slick up untreated surfaces.
Early conditions already feel wintry, with readings near 28 degrees before sunrise. As snow melts during the day, refreezing becomes a concern after sunset. Flash freezing may develop on neighborhood streets, sidewalks, and ramps along I-95, I-76, and Roosevelt Boulevard. Drivers should slow down, especially with heavy school traffic back on the roads.
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows near 30. Tuesday turns milder and dry, with highs climbing into the mid-40s. That warming trend continues into Wednesday and Thursday, when sunshine pushes highs into the low 50s. To be fair, that warmth feels brief.
By Friday, showers return as highs approach 60. Wet roads combined with cooler air later could renew slick conditions heading into the weekend. Meteorologists continue tracking additional systems that may bring changing impacts as winter settles deeper into January 2026.
For now, bundle up, plan extra travel time, and watch for icy patches after dark. How did the roads look in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Philadelphia, PA
- Monday: Slight chance of light snow, cloudy, high near 38
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 46
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 51
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 51
- Friday: Chance of showers, high near 60
