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PA Weather Alert: 90% Rain Thursday in Philadelphia, Nov 10-14
PENNSYLVANIA — Rain soaked highways, falling temperatures and a near freezing November chill are approaching Philadelphia. A mild 66 degree afternoon will give way to Thursday's widespread rain before
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-10T08:45:32.115Z
PENNSYLVANIA — Rain soaked highways, falling temperatures and a near freezing November chill are approaching Philadelphia. A mild 66 degree afternoon will give way to Thursday's widespread rain before temperatures plunge toward 36 degrees Friday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia, Thursday carries a 90% chance of rain. The approaching system could disrupt travel across Philadelphia County and surrounding southeastern Pennsylvania communities.
The biggest concern isn't just the rain. It's the dramatic temperature change arriving behind it.
Philadelphia's 66 Degree Warmth Won't Last Tuesday, November 10, brings a welcome break from colder November weather.
Temperatures should climb toward 66 degrees, with sunshine gradually replacing morning clouds. Westerly winds could gust to 20 mph.
Wednesday, Veterans Day, remains mild, reaching approximately 64 degrees before clouds increase.
Residents have a brief opportunity to clear fallen leaves, clean gutters and secure outdoor decorations before Thursday's rain.
Meteorologists are tracking a larger weather system moving toward the eastern United States.
NOAA's Weather Prediction Center expects colder air to surge eastward as low pressure strengthens across the region.
Thursday's 90% Rain Chance Raises Travel Concerns Thursday, November 12, brings the week's most significant weather change.
Philadelphia faces a 90% chance of rain, with temperatures reaching approximately 62 degrees.
Expected daytime rainfall totals range between one tenth and one quarter inch.
Rain remains likely Thursday evening, with precipitation chances holding near 70%. Temperatures will fall toward 41 degrees.
Drivers traveling Interstate 95, Interstate 76 and Interstate 676 should prepare for wet pavement and potentially slower commutes.
Allow extra travel time, particularly during periods of steady rain.
Friday's Cold Air Brings a 30 Degree Temperature Swing By Friday, November 13, Philadelphia's afternoon high drops to approximately 49 degrees.
That's 17 degrees colder than Tuesday's projected high.
Friday also carries a 50% chance of rain, although conditions should gradually improve.
By Friday night, temperatures could fall toward 36 degrees.
That represents a 30 degree difference between Tuesday's afternoon high and Friday night's low.
While freezing temperatures aren't currently predicted for Philadelphia, colder pavement and damp surfaces deserve attention.
Flash freezing can become dangerous when wet roads encounter subfreezing temperatures. However, the current outlook does not indicate a flash freeze event.
Saturday Brings a Drier Break Before Thanksgiving Season Saturday, November 14, looks partly sunny, with a high near 48 degrees.
Temperatures return to approximately 36 degrees Saturday night.
Sunday should bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 51 degrees.
No accumulating snow is indicated in Philadelphia's supplied five day outlook.
November 9 13 is Snow Squall Awareness Week, making this a useful time to review winter driving precautions.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should continue monitoring future cold outbreaks. Specific snow timing or accumulation cannot yet be established from this forecast.
Philadelphia Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 10 14 Tuesday, Nov. 10: Becoming sunny, high 66°F. Wind gusts up to 20 mph. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Increasing clouds, high 64°F. Late night rain chance 20%, low 46°F. Thursday, Nov. 12: Rain, high 62°F. Precipitation chance 90%, low 41°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Chance of rain, high 49°F. Rain chance 50%, low 36°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Partly sunny, high 48°F. Saturday night low 36°F. Looking ahead: Sunday, November 15, reaches approximately 51 degrees, with mostly sunny skies before temperatures fall near 34 degrees Sunday night.
Are you ready for Thursday's rain and Friday's temperature drop? Tell us what weather conditions you're seeing around Philadelphia.