Crisp temps for first full day of winter in Philly area, tracking snow and rain
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
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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!
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
Sunday afternoon will turn extremely cold, with temperatures dropping into the 20s. Wind chills will make it feel like the teens and even single digits.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
It feels like midwinter in the Philadelphia region, and for a few spots, it even looks the part. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The Philadelphia area can expect another chance for snow Friday and cold temperatures to close out the week.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday as a storm system will bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Winter begins at the end of December, and soon, plenty of Philadelphians could be shoveling snow off their cars and sidewalks.
Friday will be cold and windy for the Philadelphia Eagles game on Black Friday.
Thanksgiving in the Philadelphia region will be partly cloudy and blustery as winds will gust up to 35 mph.
Extra time and windshield wipers will be needed in the Philadelphia Wednesday morning and evening as rain moves through the region.
Sunday starts chilly for the Philadelphia Marathon, but the day is shaping up to have highs in the 50s with a mix of sun and clouds.
Runners can expect a rainy start to the Philadelphia Marathon on Saturday.
Expect chilly conditions Sunday for the Eagles game, with temperatures feeling like the 30s.