State College, PA – Spring showers are set to return to Central Pennsylvania as early as Friday afternoon, bringing potential travel delays and damp conditions for weekend plans.
According to the National Weather Service, rain is expected to begin around 2 p.m. Friday in State College with a 70% chance of precipitation and east winds around 6 mph. U.S. Route 322 drivers should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility late Friday and into the evening.
Rainfall will continue through Friday night with new precipitation amounts near a quarter inch possible. Saturday will bring another round of rain, mainly before 2 p.m., as north winds shift around 7 mph. The chance of rain increases to 80%, and up to half an inch of rainfall is expected.
Saturday night offers a break, with only a 30% chance of showers before 8 p.m. Skies will clear gradually, leading to improved weather Sunday and into next week.
5-Day Extended Forecast for State College, PA:
- Friday: Rain likely after 2 p.m. High 45°F.
- Saturday: Rain before 2 p.m., then mostly cloudy. High 48°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 57°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny. High 67°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 60°F; low around 36°F Monday night.
