Snow Showers Possible Thursday, Then A Warmup: PA Weather

A quick-hitting storm that will primarily impact the Great Lakes could drop some snow on the Philadelphia region Thursday, according to forecasters.

The National Weather Service is predicting a slight chance of snow overnight Thursday. The precipitation could change to a blend of rain and snow on Thursday morning. More rain and snow could impact the evening commute, according to the NWS.

If it does snow, not much will accumulate. Current predictions say there's a chance less than a half inch could accumulate. Drivers should be mindful of icy patches, AccuWeather warns.

No watches or warnings have been issued yet by the National Weather Service, but keep an eye out on the forecast.

Expect a warmup by Friday, when temperatures will hit 50. Then more rain is likely Saturday, with daytime temperatures remaining in the 50s.

Here is the forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Tonight: A slight chance of light snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday: A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

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