Scattered showers will break the Philadelphia area's winter warmth streak. Here's the weather forecast.
Light jackets will be needed Friday morning in the Philadelphia region, and after that, it's another mild day with some early sunshine and highs in the mid-50s.
But this week's pattern of dry and pleasant weather is breaking down — one round of showers will arrive late this afternoon, then expect a break in the action overnight into tomorrow before a more robust system brings rain.
Make sure to keep the umbrella nearby as scattered showers are expected between roughly 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. around the area.
It will not be raining the whole time, but be prepared.
NEXT big weather change
We will likely see a few scattered showers by the time of the Friday afternoon ride home from school or the evening commute. Expect some steadier rain Saturday afternoon, so you'll unfortunately need the umbrellas handy for any outdoor plans.
We have a NEXT Weather Alert for Saturday for an all-day cold rain, which may disrupt travel and any plans.
Total rainfall will generally be around 1 inch, so it's a good rain, but widespread flooding is unlikely.
As of now, it's looking like the rain will clear in time for the Eagles' wild-card game Sunday, though early tailgaters might have a few showers to contend with.
Temperatures will be dropping throughout the day, and it will turn quite windy, so if you have tickets, be sure to bundle.
We return to more seasonable temps next week, so don't put your winter gear away.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Friday: P.m. showers. High 57, low 35.
Saturday: Cool rain. High 50, low 45.
Sunday: A.m. shower, cooler windy. High 49, low 45.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 44, low 31.
Tuesday: Pleasant. High 49, low 34.
Wednesday: Sun and clouds. High 48, low 34.
Thursday: Cooler. High 43, low 35.
