Pennsylvania — Breath hangs in the air as headlights cut across frosty pavement before sunrise. Winter has a firm grip on Philadelphia this morning, and it sets the tone for a week that won’t stay quiet for long.
Temperatures sit near 29 degrees early, with wind chills in the low 20s. Frost coats cars and sidewalks, and untreated bridges may hold patches of black ice. Drivers heading out early should slow down, especially on I-95 ramps and neighborhood side streets.
Sunshine helps today, but it won’t bring much warmth. Afternoon highs reach the upper 30s, keeping a sharp December chill in place. Conditions stay dry, which helps travel, but the cold air lingers into tonight.
Sunday offers a brief break. Clouds thin through the day, and temperatures climb into the mid-40s by afternoon. It feels calmer, to be fair, though a quick drop follows after sunset. Overnight lows dip into the mid-20s, refreezing any leftover moisture.
Attention shifts to Monday night. Meteorologists are tracking an early winter signal as colder air hangs on. Light snow may develop late, then mix with rain after midnight. Amounts look minimal, but timing matters. Even a light coating could create slick roads during late-night or early-morning travel.
Tuesday trends milder, with rain chances and highs in the mid-40s. Still, a warm-to-cold transition remains possible later this week. Models hint at more unsettled weather heading toward Christmas, keeping winter on the radar.
For now, Christmas travel looks manageable, but stay alert. Early mornings remain cold, and any precipitation could refreeze quickly.
How did the cold feel where you live this morning? Share what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five-Day Outlook — Philadelphia, PA
- Today: Mostly sunny, high near 38
- Sunday: Turning sunnier, high near 45
- Monday: Sunny, high near 38
- Tuesday: Chance of rain, high near 46
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 46
