Snow Moves Out But Don't Expect Spring To Arrive In PA

An April snowstorm that left some parts of Eastern Pennsylvania with as much as six inches of snow has moved out of the area. The storm caused some morning travel issues on Monday, including accidents and school delays.

Forecasters say the snow will melt rapidly, with high temperatures in the upper 40s predicted by mid-day.

But don't expect pleasant spring-like weather to arrive right away. Rain is predicted for much of the week, including Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Forecasters say they're also tracking the possibility of more snow this weekend.

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Thursday will be your best bet for outdoor activities, with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 40s predicted. Thursday is also the Phillies' home opener at Citizens Bank Park. The game against the Miami Marlins starts at 3:05 p.m.

It looks like spring will continue to avoid us, even into the weekend. The National Weather Service says there is a chance of snow on Saturday and Sunday morning.

As of Monday morning, the NWS says there is a 40 percent chance of rain and snow Saturday night, when temperatures dip to the low 30s. Snow is also possible through Sunday morning, but temperatures reach the mid 40s by the afternoon.

Forecasters with AccuWeather predict, as of now, the system that could bring the rain and wet snow will miss the Philadelphia region. If it moves north, it could result in the winter weather. More on that as the weekend draws closer.

Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tonight: A chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 8am. Patchy fog before noon. High near 52. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 63. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Friday: A chance of rain after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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