Sparkling sunshine and balmy temperatures will give way to days of showers around the greater Philadelphia area, with more rain and cold likely in the coming weeks, according to forecasters.
Temperatures will drop into the low 40s in the coming days, with possibly heavy rain making for challenging conditions.
"The turbulent nature of spring will be on display this week in the Northeast, with wild temperature swings, soggy weather and even snow on tap into the start of May," Accuweather said,
The changes will begin Wednesday. The steadiest and heaviest rain of the week is expected then, with the potential for flooding in high risk areas.
Temperatures will drop up to 15 degrees below seasonal averages.
Rain will continue into Wednesday night and the early part of the day Thursday.
It's sorely needed. More than half of the east coast, including swaths of eastern Pennsylvania, is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
While a few days of sunshine are expected later in the week, the long term outlook shows more cool weather on the horizon for the Philadelphia area and broader region.
"Beyond the weekend, temperatures may rise again briefly in the Northeast, but Accuweather's team of long-range forecasters expect the first half of May to largely be on the cooler side compared to average," the outlet said.
The 8-14 day outlook from the Climate Prediction Center also shows below normal temperatures in the region at least through May 11.
Here's the full forecast for the greater Philadelphia area over the coming week, according to the National Weather Service:
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then showers likely. Low around 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
With reporting from Patch correspondent Caren Lissner
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