Sub-Freezing Air Blast, Snow Squalls In Eastern PA Forecast

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Widespread sub-freezing temperatures, frost, and a possibility of a snow squall will blast the Philadelphia area at the start of November, according to forecasters. Residents can expect the temperatures to feel more like December than November, the National Weather Service said.

"The calendar now says November, but it's going to feel like December!"the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote via social media.

While highs are only expected to hit around 50 degrees on Wednesday, a northwest breeze will make it feel colder. Additionally, the NWS is forecasting a widespread freeze for Wednesday night with lows in the mid-20s to near 30s.

"Widespread sub-freezing temperatures and frost development tonight will likely end the growing season for our region. Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories are in effect. Remember to protect your pets from the cold and bring any sensitive plants indoors," wrote NWS.

AccuWeather meteorologists are warning that a blast of air more typical of early December will follow a storm that is "notorious for triggering snow flurries, lake-effect snow and sudden snow squalls," which will spread across the Upper Midwest to the lower Great Lakes and interior Northeast through midweek.

"In most cases, the flurries and snow showers will merely bring a reminder of the season just ahead. However, some of the heavier snow showers, known as snow squalls, could pose a serious problem for motorists, especially when the snow hits during times of heavy traffic and brings a sudden drop in visibility," according to Accuweather.

Temperatures should slowly begin to return to near average by the end of the week, according to information from the National Weather Service.

Here is a look at the local forecast:

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday night: Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Widespread frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday night: Widespread frost after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Widespread frost before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.