Pennsylvania – A wet sheen covers Center City streets this morning as a steady east breeze nudges light rain across the region, setting the stage for a damp start to early Thanksgiving travel. Drivers on I-95, Route 30, and the Schuylkill should expect slower pacing through midday as bands of showers drift north. Keep jackets ready, charge phones, and budget more time for errands and airport runs.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, rain persists through much of today as moisture pushes inland. Pavement stays slick, and brief visibility drops may emerge under heavier pulses. Cooler air holds through the afternoon, reinforcing a late-fall feel across Philadelphia, Camden, and the Main Line.
According to PennDOT, travelers should watch for ponding in low spots where leaves clog drains. Crews continue clearing debris, though road spraying may linger during heavier spurts. Friday marks the next shift as a weaker disturbance slides in from the southwest. Models hint at another window of scattered showers Friday night, which may once again affect early flyers at PHL.
Temperatures dip a bit more by Sunday, setting up a crisp weekend ideal for outdoor cleanup or early holiday decorating. To be fair, the air stays more November-cool than winter-sharp, yet a subtle Winter Tease appears Tuesday as colder air drops from the north. Forecast guidance shows a very slight flurry chance north of the city, though no accumulation is expected. Still, travelers heading toward the Poconos or North Jersey should watch for temperature swings that could prompt fast changes.
Thanksgiving week begins with drier conditions but lingering chill, improving regional travel yet keeping coats close.
Five-Day Forecast for Philadelphia, PA:
Sat: 54/46 – Rain at times; slower travel on I-95.
Sun: 54/40 – Mostly sunny; breezy and cool.
Mon: 55/41 – Mostly sunny; crisp morning air.
Tue: 53/38 – Cloudy, colder; slight flurry chance north.
Wed: 55/40 – Dry and cool; improving Thanksgiving travel.
