Frigid Weather In Philadelphia Area Thanksgiving Week Forecast

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Frigid temperatures are predicted to sweep through southeastern Pennsylvania this week ahead of Thanksgiving Day, giving residents a taste of winter weather as the holiday season begins.

Temperatures were forecasted to drop into the low 20s, with a wind chill in the teens, in some parts of the Philadelphia suburbs. A Code Blue cold weather emergency was declared in Montgomery County, indicating that conditions could be dangerous for those without shelter.

“Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the National Weather Service said. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.”

Temperatures will still drop into the high 20s and low 30s in the region Wednesday night, but Turkey Day itself looks to be sunny and relatively balmy, with a high of 55 in Philadelphia.

Those in southeastern Pennsylvania also may want to plan the trip home from Thanksgiving dinner early this year, as there will be a chance of showers after 1 a.m. early Friday morning.

Here’s the latest forecast:

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday night

Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thanksgiving Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday night

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Friday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29.