7:00 AM | **Possible record-breaker today; rain-to-accumulating snow scenario on Wednesday/Wednesday night with several inches possible in the N and W suburbs**
Paul Dorian
6-Day Forecast
Today
Residual showers possible early then becoming partly sunny, breezy and unseasonably warm, high temperatures this afternoon not far from 70 degrees
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, breezy, turning cooler late, lows in the mid 40’s by morning
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, cooler, near 50 degrees
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, colder, low-to-mid 30’s
Wednesday
Cloudy with rain developing in the morning and then it should change to snow from northwest-to-southeast during the afternoon hours and continue as snow at night before winding down, several inches of snow accumulation possible in the N and W suburbs with lesser amounts to the south and east, highs near 40 degrees
Thursday
Partly sunny, breezy, cold, maybe a snow shower, upper 30's
Friday
Mostly sunny, quite cold, mid-to-upper 30’s
Saturday
Partly sunny, quite cold, upper 30’s
Discussion
Today will turn out to be the warmest day of the week – perhaps even in record-breaking territory - as temperatures peak near the 70 degree mark. A couple of lingering showers are possible early today, but much of the day will turn out to be rain-free. A cold front will pass through the region overnight and this will begin a downward trend in the temperature pattern. High pressure will follow for tomorrow, but then a strong coastal storm will mess up holiday travel plans on Wednesday. Rain is likely to begin early in the day on Wednesday, but as the storm pulls to the north and east and colder air is drawn in, the rain should change to snow from northwest-to-southeast during the afternoon hours and continue as snow Wednesday night. Preliminary snowfall accumulation estimates include the following: up to 6 inches in the N and W suburbs, up to 3 inches in the city of Philly, and lesser amounts to the south and east of I-95 with the least snowfall likely at the Jersey Shore. Stay tuned, still 48 hours to go on this one.
Video
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