State College, Pa. – Patchy fog is fading across Happy Valley this morning, revealing blue skies that will quickly give way to building summer heat. The cool start won’t last long as sunshine takes over and temperatures begin a steady climb toward the hottest days of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, areas of patchy fog early this morning will clear by mid-morning, leaving mostly sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees. Calm winds become southerly around 5 mph during the afternoon, creating pleasant travel conditions across Centre County and much of central Pennsylvania.
The warming trend accelerates Tuesday, when temperatures climb to 92 degrees, before peaking near 94 degrees Wednesday. Thursday remains very warm with highs around 89 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Rain chances stay low through the middle of the week, allowing the prolonged stretch of dry weather to continue.
Motorists traveling along Interstate 99, U.S. Route 322, and Route 220 should watch for localized visibility reductions early this morning where fog lingers in valleys. By afternoon, the concern shifts to increasing heat on pavement, athletic fields, and construction sites. Plan outdoor activities early in the day, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks if working outside.
While the Weather Prediction Center continues highlighting severe storms and flash flooding across portions of the Plains and Midwest, central Pennsylvania remains on the quieter side of the national weather pattern through midweek. No organized severe weather is expected locally during this period, although forecasters will continue monitoring changes later in the week. Tornado potential remains very low through Thursday.
Long-range outlooks continue favoring above-normal temperatures during the next 6 to 10 days, suggesting summer warmth is likely to persist across central Pennsylvania.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, Pennsylvania
- Today: Patchy fog early, then sunny. High 86°F. Low 63°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot. High 92°F. Low 69°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High 94°F. Low 67°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. High 89°F. Low 64°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 87°F. Low 64°F.
