Snow and ice continue to linger in the Philadelphia region amid the extreme cold headed our way this week. This is the coldest air the area has seen since 2018.
Tuesday and Wednesday will only see highs in the mid-teens, with lows across the region between minus 2 and 9 degrees. On Wednesday morning, another strengthening boost of Arctic air means that even in the city of Philadelphia, temperatures could range between minus 5 and minus 10. Wind chills will drop below zero at night, while daytime wind chills will be between 0 and 10.
A Cold Weather Warning is in effect across the region until Wednesday afternoon and NEXT Weather Alerts are in effect until Thursday morning due to the extreme cold.
We will remain in the deep freeze on Thursday, but on Friday we will finally climb above freezing for the first time in almost five days.
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Next weekend will give us some relief, with temperatures rising into the 40s by Sunday.
Next weekend will give us some relief, with temperatures likely to reach 40 degrees on Sunday – just in time for the Eagles Commanders Game!
Schools in Philadelphia will open 2 hours later on Tuesday
Philadelphia School District schools and offices will open two hours later on Tuesday, the district announced.
Parochial elementary schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the City of Philadelphia will open two hours later, but high schools will operate on a normal schedule.
Follow school closures and delays in the Philadelphia region here.
READ MORE: How much snow fell in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are the snow totals.
Winter weather checklist
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This is a good time to remember the 3 ‘P’s: people, pets and blowjobs.
- People: Check on the elderly, make sure they have warmth, and any children bundled up in front of the bus in the morning should be dressed in multiple layers, with hats, gloves, scarves and all limbs covered.
- Pets: If we don’t like this weather, they don’t either. Be sure to limit bathroom breaks and walks.
- Pipes: Especially for older homes, make sure you do this wrap older pipes in towels or rags and allow a light trickle to drip into rarely used sinks and faucets to prevent pipes from bursting.
Stay warm and safe
Pennsylvania has a list of warming centers online. View New Jersey’s list of warming centers here.
In Philadelphia, many libraries and recreation centers serve as warming centers. View a list and map of the locations online.
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7 Day NEXT Weather Forecast:
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Tuesday: NEXT Weather warning for cold. High 19, low 8.
Wednesday: NEXT Weather warning for cold. High 20, low 7.
Thursday: NEXT Weather warning for cold. High 29, low 8.
Friday: Defrost. High 32, low 16.
Saturday: Not that cold. High 36, low 15.
Sunday: Now we’re talking. High 42, low 28.
Monday: Cold day. High 37, low 30.
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