Pennsylvania opens March with gray clouds hanging low over Philadelphia and damp pavement stretching along I-95. A chilly breeze cuts between buildings, and light rain mixes with wet snowflakes at times. Temperatures hover near 40 degrees late this morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, scattered rain showers may mix with snow before late morning, then gradually taper. Highs reach near 41 degrees with north winds around 10 mph. Any snow accumulation stays under a half inch, but bursts of mixed precipitation can briefly reduce visibility.
Skies trend drier this afternoon, yet the bigger concern comes after sunset. Temperatures fall to around 20 degrees tonight. Leftover moisture on bridges and overpasses can refreeze quickly. This is prime flash-freeze season. Drivers should use caution early Monday, especially on elevated stretches of I-76 and the Schuylkill Expressway.
Monday turns mostly sunny but cold, with highs near 35. Clouds increase Monday night, and after 1 a.m. snow develops and may mix with freezing rain toward daybreak Tuesday. Even light ice can create hazardous travel for the Tuesday morning commute.
By Tuesday afternoon, precipitation changes to plain rain with highs near 42. Steadier rain continues Tuesday night before tapering Wednesday. Highs climb to 54 Wednesday and into the mid-60s by Thursday, delivering a noticeable March warm spell and early spring vibes.
Clocks spring forward next Sunday at 2 a.m., adding nearly 90 minutes of daylight this month. Longer-range trends favor above-normal temperatures late next week. Traveling around Philadelphia? Tell us what conditions you’re seeing on your drive.
Five Day Outlook for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 35.
Tuesday: Snow early, then rain, high 42.
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 54.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 65.
Friday: Chance of rain, high 60.
