The chances of the Philadelphia region getting its first snow of the year in the coming storm this week have slipped away, according to the latest forecast that indicates it will likely be too warm.
While some snow could still fall at the higher elevations of the Poconos, most of eastern Pennsylvania is likely to see rain.
Still, the storm could be significant enough to have widespread impacts around the region.
"Rain is expected in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Boston," Accuweather said. "Periods of rain and low clouds could cause flight delays from Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning, with timing varying by location. Aircraft deicing and fog could also cause delays at some inland airports at higher elevations."
The front will arrive Thursday and continue through Friday night.
Up to around half an inch of precipitation is expected in the city and the immediate suburbs.
More significant precipitation is possible to the north, with up to 1.5 inches in parts of the Poconos, and snow possible. But no accumulation is expected.
Temperatures will drop rapidly once the storm moves out.
"Blustery and chilly conditions will follow the storm this weekend.," Accuweather added. "Actual highs will be less extreme, or 5-10 degrees below the historical average, which generally ranges from the mid-40s to the mid-50s."
Lows will be in the low to mid 30s on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday night, the National Weather Service predicts.
Here's the full forecast for the coming week, according to the National Weather Service:
Veterans Day (Wednesday)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 9 a.m. High near 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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