Wintry Mix and Snow Forecast for Philadelphia Area This Weekend

Friday rain, potential snow and wintry mix Sunday as a coastal storm approaches the region.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Philadelphia area is bracing for a wet and wintry weekend weather pattern. Friday morning will see steady rain that could disrupt commutes, while Sunday into Monday brings the potential for slushy, accumulating snow or a wintry mix as a coastal low develops. Saturday is expected to be more pleasant before the colder air and storm system arrive on Sunday.

Why it matters

The incoming weather system has the potential to impact travel, school, and other activities in the Philadelphia region over the weekend. Local meteorologists are closely monitoring the storm's track and intensity to provide the most accurate forecast possible.

The details

Friday morning's rain is expected to produce disruptive road spray and ponding, with the Poconos potentially seeing up to 1 inch of snow and a few tenths of an inch of ice. On Sunday, the region could see a mix transitioning to snow, with a couple of slushy inches possible overnight, though the exact track of the coastal low will determine snowfall amounts.

  • Friday morning: Steady rain moves in, potentially disrupting commutes.
  • Saturday: Pleasant weather before colder air and the storm system arrive.
  • Sunday into Monday: Potential for slushy, accumulating snow or wintry mix as the coastal low develops.

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What’s next

Meteorologists will continue to monitor the storm's development and provide updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.

The takeaway

Residents in the Philadelphia area should be prepared for disruptive weather conditions, including rain on Friday and the potential for snow or wintry mix on Sunday, and plan accordingly for their weekend activities.