AccuWeather: Tracking rain and cooler temps in the Philadelphia region

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Following rain Wednesday evening, it turns much cooler with arctic air arriving this weekend.

THURSDAY: Rain ends before sunrise at the shore. It's a sunny start to the day with high clouds filtering in by the afternoon. It's cooler and more seasonable with a noticeable NW breeze, high 46.

FRIDAY: Trending cooler with mostly cloudy skies, high 42. We'll be watching for the potential for rain or snow showers during the late afternoon/nighttime hours. It's possible that we could see a period of snow showers at night that may leave a coating on grassy surfaces by Saturday morning.

SATURDAY: As the winter solstice arrives, it will feel very much like winter! Clouds mix with sunshine, high 35.

SUNDAY: The coldest air of the season arrives! Despite plenty of sunshine, temperatures only hit a high of 29. Bundle up! Bitter cold temperatures are expected Sunday night with lows in the teens.

MONDAY: A very cold start to the day. Plenty of sun, high 31.

TUESDAY (CHRISTMAS EVE): Sun early followed by increasing clouds, high 38.

WEDNESDAY (CHRISTMAS): Mostly cloudy, high 41.