Philadelphia records first 70 degree day in over 4 months, more warm weather on the way this week
Thanks to Daylight Saving Time, sunrise Sunday was at 7:23 a.m. but we were hard pressed to see any sun. Patchy dense fog and cloudy skies will rule the day with the chance for spotty showers, but we could see some sun later in the day, especially since sunset is an hour later tonight at 7:01 p.m.
Even without the sun it's feeling like spring! As of 2 p.m., Philadelphia recorded its first 70 degree day of the year – and first in about four months. According to the National Weather Service, Wilmington, Trenton and Reading also recorded their first 70 of the year today.
Monday sunrise is at 7:22 a.m., so plan on a dark start to the day. Skies will be mostly clear and sunny throughout the day. Highs will reach the low 70s except along the shore, where temperatures hover in the low 60s.
NEXT big changes
Tuesday and Wednesday will be very warm with highs in the mid and upper 70s. The old record high on Wednesday is 74 set in 2021, and we will mostly likely tie or break it.
Tuesday starts with fog and turns sunny, but Wednesday clouds will increase ahead of a strong cold front to the west.
By Thursday, a strong cold front crosses the area and temperatures plummet 20-30 degrees between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon. The front will trigger rain and a few rumbles, though any storms don't look severe at this point.
The cold air arriving with the front may be cold enough for rain to change to a wintry mix for the Poconos, Lehigh Valley and upper suburbs.
The shocking drop in temperature continues with Friday struggling to reach 50.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Sunday: Clouds and showers. High 69.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 73, low 41.
Tuesday: Fog early. High 68, low 46.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High 77, low 52.
Thursday: Rain and rumbles. High 59, low 54.
Friday: Much cooler. High 50, low 30.
Saturday: Partly sunny. High 56, low 44.
