Chilly Weekend with Flurries Before Warm Sunny Week Ahead

Residents across the Philadelphia region woke up to chilly conditions as cold air moved into the area, bringing below-average temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s, wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph, and wind chills in the 30s all day, according to CBS News Philadelphia.

Sturdy coats and scarves are necessary for anyone heading outdoors today. Temperatures are running below average, accompanied by occasional lake-effect flurries or sprinkles across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos.

Chilly temperatures but sunny skies in store for the weekend — WKOW 27 NEWS

Dry Winds and Clouds Precede Warmer Sunny Skies

For the remainder of the area, conditions remain dry and cloudy, meaning sunglasses and umbrellas can stay behind. The persistent winds are whipping from the northwest at 20 to 30 mph, keeping wind chills firmly in the 30s.

Relief from the cold is on the horizon. A dominant ridge of high pressure returns to the eastern U.S. on Monday, bringing sunny skies that will last into next weekend.

Sunny and chilly weekend — KWWL 7

The 7-Day Outlook

Temperatures will climb 5 to 10 degrees above average next week, reaching the 60s compared to the normal high of 56 degrees for this time of year. Residents can take advantage of the pleasant stretch to finish fall cleanup, hang holiday lights, and put out festive decorations.

Saturday: Morning freeze, high 48, low 35
Sunday: Sun, clouds, windy, high 52, low 39
Monday: Sunny, high 54, low 38
Tuesday: Seasonable, high 57, low 36
Wednesday: Milder, high 63, low 37
Thursday: Warm, high 66, low 36
Friday: Sunny, high 65, low 37

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