Mild Tuesday in Philadelphia region, tracking rain, snow on Wednesday
Temperatures will be up and down this week, and the NEXT Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain.
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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!
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.
Temperatures on Monday will be above average in the low-to-mid 40s in Philadelphia, but a stretch of colder days kicks off on Tuesday.
Temperatures cool slightly into the upper 30s by the time the Eagles kick off against the Packers, but expect clear skies and light winds if you're heading to the game.
A significant winter storm is affecting Philadelphia and the surrounding areas Monday.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
A system arriving on Friday will spread some snow showers across the region, especially from the Philly area and points south.
Wednesday will be sunny but windy for the Mummers Parade in Philadelphia.
Conditions in the Philadelphia region will remain dry into the first part of New Year's Eve before another system brings evening rain.
Rain tapers off Monday morning to set up a mild day, with highs this afternoon well above normal in the mid-to-upper 50s under increasing sunshine.
After a foggy Sunday morning with scattered showers around the Philadelphia region, conditions are drying and clearing out before rain returns tonight.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
Areas closer to Philadelphia recorded only a trace of powder, but some parts of the Lehigh Valley got more than an inch of snow as a wintry mix pushed through the region.
Clouds will briefly clear as temperatures make a run back into the upper 30s or low 40s Tuesday afternoon, but temps afternoon drop back below freezing into early Christmas morning.