Philadelphia voters face 72 degree high after chilly start

Temperatures in the Philadelphia region began in the upper 30s on Tuesday morning, requiring light outerwear for commuters.

The day will clear to bring a high of 72 degrees under sunny skies. Light winds will keep conditions dry throughout the voting period.

A stretch of unusually warm weather began in late October. It has produced 18 consecutive days without rain. The pattern keeps temperatures well above the historical average for early November.

The warm spell continues through Wednesday. Meteorologists forecast a high of 75 degrees, which is nearly 15 degrees above the normal range. Morning fog may linger during the commute, but the afternoon will remain dry.

Rain showers will likely begin during the evening hours on Thursday. The probability of precipitation increases through Friday. Temperatures will hold in the low 70s despite the wet weather.

The system exits by the weekend. Saturday will feature sunny skies and a high of 66 degrees. Sunday brings a cooldown to the lower 60s, a temperature closer to the typical range for the date.