PHILADELPHIA, PA – Grab your sunglasses—Philadelphia is skipping spring today and heading straight into summer. While a few spotty showers kicked off the morning, they are quickly clearing out to make way for a June-like heatwave.
Today: A Taste of June
Expect skies to clear rapidly this morning. The afternoon will be mostly sunny with a projected high of 86°, significantly warmer than the seasonal average for early May.
Wednesday: Cold Front Brings Needed Rain
The summer-like warmth won’t last long. A cold front is scheduled to arrive Wednesday morning.
- Timing: Rain is expected to move into most neighborhoods by late morning.
- Duration: Showers will continue through the afternoon.
- Temperature Drop: Highs will tumble to 70°.
Thursday & Friday: Cooling Down
The front will stall to our south on Thursday, leaving Philadelphia mostly cloudy with just a slight chance of a passing shower. Temperatures will be much cooler, peaking at 62°. By Friday, the sun returns in full force with a comfortable high of 68°.
Mother’s Day Weekend Outlook
If you have outdoor plans for Mother’s Day, the forecast is looking bright:
- Saturday: Partly sunny; expect a few scattered, light showers.
- Mother’s Day (Sunday): Beautiful conditions with partly to mostly sunny skies and a warm high of 78°.
Another round of rain is expected to move in Sunday night and continue into Monday morning.
