Pennsylvania’s morning starts cold and gray, and snow is lining up west of State College. Temperatures hover near 18°F late this morning, with wind chills close to single digits. Roads remain mostly dry for now, but conditions will shift quickly later today.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, skies stay mostly sunny through the afternoon with a high near 30°F. Snow develops this evening, mainly after 10 p.m., and continues into the early morning hours. The chance of precipitation climbs to 90 percent, with light accumulations under one inch expected.
Even a light coating can cause problems. As temperatures settle near 23°F, untreated roads along I-80 and Route 322 may turn slick. Plan extra travel time late tonight and early Wednesday.
A mix of rain and snow showers lingers Wednesday morning before tapering. Highs rebound sharply to around 42°F, which could melt fresh snow on pavement. That sets up another flash-freeze risk Wednesday night as lows drop back into the 20s.
Thursday brings another round of snow showers, with a 50 percent chance and potential accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Roads may become snow-covered at times. Keep winter gear handy.
Sunshine returns Friday with highs near 42°F, followed by a milder push Saturday into the low 50s. Early next week trends closer to seasonal averages, and longer-range signals hint at gradual warming heading into early March.
Are flakes flying where you are yet? Let us know what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for State College, Pennsylvania:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 30°F.
Wednesday: Chance of rain and snow, high 42°F.
Thursday: Chance of snow showers, high 36°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 42°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 51°F.
