7:00 AM | Record warmth possible again by Wednesday and Thursday
Paul Dorian
6-Day Philly Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, a bit milder, highs in the low 50’s
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, cool, good chance for showers late, lows in the upper 40’s
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, milder, light rain or drizzle before noon, maybe even some patchy fog, upper 50’s
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, mild, patchy fog possible, upper 40’s
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy, warm, occasional showers, low 60’s
Thursday
Mainly cloudy, still warm, additional showers likely, near 70 degrees
Friday
Mainly sunny, breezy, cooler, but still above normal for this time of year, upper 50’s
Saturday
Mainly cloudy, cooler, chance for showers, low-to-mid 50’s
Discussion
After an unusual cold spell for this warm month, temperatures will rebound over the next few days and could reach record high levels once again by Wednesday and Thursday (Christmas Eve) in much of the eastern half of the nation. The record for Christmas Eve is 64 degrees and was actually set just one year ago. Philadelphia's all-time December record high of 73 F, set on two days in 1998 during the last strong El Nino event, will be in jeopardy. Unfortunately, the warm up is likely to be accompanied by some rain with a shower threat extending from late tonight through Thursday. A cool front will slide through by Friday and it’ll turn slightly cooler to end the week, but temperatures will remain above normal for this time of year on Christmas Day.