Philadelphia, PA – Pennsylvania residents preparing for the 2026-27 winter season could experience warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of the state, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Allentown. However, snowstorms, freezing rain and periods of dangerous cold remain possible despite the warmer seasonal outlook.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), its seasonal outlook issued Thursday, October 15, favors above-normal temperatures across Pennsylvania from November 2026 through January 2027. The warming signal extends across much of the Northeast and Great Lakes region.
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