State College, PA – Visibility dropped fast this morning as a line of snow squalls raced through central Pennsylvania, prompting urgent warnings from the National Weather Service in State College. Meteorologists say the combination of blowing snow, icy pavement, and 35–40 mph wind gusts could make driving extremely dangerous within minutes — especially along I-99 and I-80.
Radar detected the squall sweeping southeast from Karthaus to Bellefonte just after sunrise, with snow quickly coating untreated roads. Officials say travel could become hazardous through midmorning, and drivers should expect sudden whiteouts and icy patches. “Slow down and be alert for changing conditions,” forecasters urged.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook also highlights an ongoing flash freeze risk, as melting snow from earlier storms refreezes into slick ice on sidewalks and secondary roads. Additional light snow showers are expected Friday night and again late Saturday, though accumulations should remain under an inch.
By Sunday, the region will turn sharply colder under clear skies, with highs in the lower 20s and wind chills in the single digits. The cold pattern continues into early next week as the Great Lakes storm track feeds intermittent snow chances across the northern tier.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 31°F, chance of snow showers late.
- Saturday: Snow showers, high 33°F, low 15°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 22°F, low 13°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 25°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 31°F.
