Breezy but warmer weather in Philadelphia Sunday, rainy stretch to start the week
Big warmup today! We will be 15 degrees warmer than Saturday with highs in the mid 50s, which is also above average for this time of year. Pleasant conditions for any outdoor activities and anyone attending the Eagles game. One tiny snag is the breezy west wind making it feel like 50.
The next big weather story is rain! So, consider this your official umbrella alert!
Rain returns Monday morning. The timing is after the morning commute and exiting by early evening. Temperatures will be mild in the upper 40s.
Tuesday remains cloudy and at times foggy with scattered showers, especially in the evening and overnight. Highs will be about 10 degrees above average in the upper 50s.
Wednesday looks like a washout at this point. Plan on showers on and off all day. Temperatures will be very warm near 60 but cold 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.
Thursday and Friday you need to put the umbrella and rain boots away and break out the puffy coats and winter gear once again. The coldest air of the season arrives with highs in the mid to low 30s and wind chills in the teens. At least skies will be sunny.
Even though it will feel like spring for the next few days, astronomical winter (the official start) is less than two weeks away on Dec. 21 at 4:19 a.m. here in Philadelphia.
7-day forecast
Sunday: Sunny and warmer. High of 55.
Monday: Rain develops. High of 48, low of 37.
Tuesday: Scattered showers. High of 58, low of 43.
Wednesday: Rain and a few downpours. High of 60, low of 53.
Thursday: Sunny and cold. High of 36, low of 29.
Friday: Coldest day yet. High of 34, low of 23.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High of 42, low of 24.
