Thursday in the Philadelphia region starts chilly, but it will be sunny and less windy
Thursday morning in the Philadelphia region will start a bit on the cold side with widespread temperatures in the 30s, but warmer weather is on the way.
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Meteorologist Grant Gilmore's blood may have thinned out a bit after spending several years in Florida, but he is no stranger to the cooler temperatures up north and the weather patterns that come with all four seasons.
Grant grew up in Saline, Mich. where he discovered his curiosity for the weather, climate, and science in general. He pursued his passion for weather at the University of North Carolina Asheville where he completed his degree in Atmospheric Sciences and played soccer all four years for the Bulldogs.
Following graduation from UNCA, Grant got his start in television at WMAZ-TV in Macon, Ga. and then WFMY-TV in Greensboro, N.C. In Greensboro he served as the Chief Meteorologist for four years and covered everything from hurricanes to crippling winter storms and everything in between.
Since 2009, Grant has held the distinction of being a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the American Meteorological Society. In addition to maintaining this certification over the years, he has earned several Emmy awards for his coverage of winter storms in North Carolina to his work showcasing the impacts of climate change on hurricane activity in Florida.
Grant spent six years as the morning meteorologist at the CBS affiliate in Tampa Bay. While in Florida, he helped guide the Tampa Bay region and Central Florida through numerous tropical systems, most notably hurricanes Irma and Ian.
He and his wife, Liz met while working together in North Carolina, but were married in Cape May, N.J. in Liz's home state. Their two daughters, Finley and Rowen were born in Florida but love living in a place where it actually snows!
Grant is excited to forecast the dynamic weather that we have here in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. When he's not on TV talking about the weather you'll most likely find him looking for a way to get out in the weather with his family to go for a run, bike ride or just explore all of the historic places around the area. If you ever see him out don't hesitate to say hello!
Thursday morning in the Philadelphia region will start a bit on the cold side with widespread temperatures in the 30s, but warmer weather is on the way.
Temps will warm up Monday, and thunderstorms are possible at night in the Philadelphia area.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
The weekend will kick off with temperatures in the mid-upper 30s, but a steady warm-up through the day despite a mix of sun and clouds.
Colder air has quickly started to rush into the Philly region, sending temperatures into the 30s across the entire area to start our Friday.
Temperatures warm into the 60s Sunday with overcast skies before storms brings heavy rain and potentially damaging wind gusts to the region.
On Saturday, early morning fog will thin, but skies will remain cloudy with a thick marine layer mainly near the shore. Drizzle and spotty showers are possible.
Since the start of 2025, the Philadelphia region has had 30 days with wind gusts at 30 mph or greater.
Wednesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day because of of heavy rain and severe storms in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia remains cold Monday, and heavy rain is expected later this week.
Wednesday will continue our bitter stretch of cold weather with morning low temps in the teens.
The same storm system that brought snow and sleet to the area Saturday will bring a surge of warmth, but also more rain to the area as we head through Sunday.
The Thursday morning commute will be wet, but things clear up for the Philadelphia Eagles parade on Friday.
Temperatures will be up and down this week, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain.
Around a quarter to a half inch of rain fell across the region Friday before the rain cleared out as a cold front swept across the region Friday night into early Saturday morning.