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Bitter Cold Holds Over Philadelphia for New Year, With Brief Daybreak Flurries Possible

Updated guidance highlights daybreak flurries followed by a dry, gradual warmup.

Overview

  • New Year's Eve stays dry with highs near 34 degrees in Philadelphia and wind chills in the 20s as gusts near 25 mph diminish by evening.
  • A quick burst of flakes is possible around daybreak on New Year's Day across the city and toward the shore, with little to no accumulation expected.
  • A weak cold front moving through brings the better chance of snow showers north of I-78, with only light totals possible in the Poconos.
  • The Mummers Parade is forecast to be very cold, with temperatures near or below freezing and a lingering breeze during parade hours.
  • High pressure builds late Thursday into Friday, keeping conditions dry and slowly moderating temperatures, with 40s likely by Tuesday after the region's coldest December since 2010.