PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A gray, damp start to the week will give way to a sharp chill across the Delaware Valley as fall turns noticeably colder heading into Veterans Day. Pavement will glisten under low clouds Sunday morning, but by Tuesday, crisp air and brisk northwest winds will dominate the city skyline.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, showers will linger through Sunday evening, bringing up to a tenth of an inch of rainfall across Philadelphia, Camden, and Chester Counties before a strong cold front sweeps the region. By Monday, skies clear, but highs will only reach the low 50s, followed by a plunge to near 30 degrees by Tuesday morning. Wind gusts may reach 20 mph, adding an extra sting for early commuters and outdoor ceremonies.
Residents are urged to prepare for the season’s first significant cold snap — cover sensitive plants, and keep pets sheltered overnight. Those driving early along I-95, Route 1, and I-76 should watch for slick spots from residual moisture as temperatures tumble. The shift marks a quick transition from late-fall rain to early-winter air — a pattern meteorologists say could repeat before Thanksgiving, with models hinting at a colder storm track forming across the Northeast.
By midweek, Philadelphia should see sunshine return and temperatures rebound into the 50s. The stretch looks ideal for early leaf cleanup, holiday decorating, and outdoor Veterans Day events before the next Arctic push arrives late next weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA:
Mon: 53/30 – Mostly sunny, breezy; much colder air building in.
Tue: 44/34 – Partly sunny; brisk winds for Veterans Day.
Wed: 54/42 – Mild sunshine; calmer afternoon.
Thu: 53/37 – Mostly clear, cool; ideal for outdoor chores.
Fri: 51/34 – Bright start, turning cooler; next chill by weekend.
