Patchy fog lingers in Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon, chance for showers late
Fog disrupted much of the morning commute Tuesday, with visibilities down to zero in many areas, including the city. For the remainder of the day, expect cloudy skies, damp conditions and highs in the 50s. While steady rain isn't likely, we cannot rule out a sprinkle or shower throughout the afternoon.
Fog may redevelop across parts of the area tonight, although a slight breeze will put the lid on widespread low visibility heading into Wednesday.
Plan on rain on and off all day with rainfall totals between 1.0" and 2.0"+ by late Wednesday afternoon into the early evening.
Both the morning and evening commutes will be impacted. Localized flooding is possible and there could be delays at the airport. Temperatures Wednesday will be very warm in the lower 60s but a blast of Arctic air will arrive on the backside of this storm and lows will fall to the 20s by Thursday morning.
If there is enough moisture left Wednesday night the rain could turn to a mix before midnight with some snow possible in the Poconos. Little to no accumulation for those areas well to the north.
Thursday and Friday you need to put the umbrella and rain boots away and break out the puffy coats and all the winter gear once again. The coldest air of the season arrives with highs in the mid-30s to near 40 degrees, and wind chills in the teens. Skies will be mostly sunny across the Delaware Valley.
Next weekend looks to be mixed with mostly sunny skies on Saturday and a chance of rain on Sunday. Highs will be in the 40s on Saturday and upper 40s to low 50s on Sunday.
Even though it will feel like spring for the next few days, astronomical winter (the official start) is now less than two weeks away on Dec. 21 at 4:19 am here in Philadelphia.
Here is your 7-day forecast
Tuesday: Scattered showers. High of 56, low of 44.
Wednesday: NEXT Weather Alert for heavy rain. High of 64, low of 52.
Thursday: Sunny and cold. High of 40, low of 34.
Friday: Coldest day yet. High of 39, low of 24.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High of 44, low of 25.
Sunday: Chance of rain. High of 50, low of 34.
Monday: Not as chilly, showers. High of 54, low of 42.
