Gray clouds hang low over State College this morning as a sharp December chill sweeps across central Pennsylvania. Temperatures hover near freezing, and a brief burst of snow may coat roads and sidewalks before clearing skies move in by afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a 20% chance of light snow showers will persist through late morning, followed by gradual clearing and cold sunshine. Winds from the northwest may gust to 30 mph, lowering wind chills into the low 20s. Drivers on Route 322 and area backroads should watch for slick patches and reduced visibility, especially during the early commute.
By Friday, skies will turn mostly cloudy again, and another weak system could bring light flurries or patchy snow showers. Temperatures will stay cold — highs near 30°F and lows around 19°F — before rebounding slightly over the weekend. Saturday and Sunday bring calmer, partly sunny skies with daytime highs in the mid-to-upper 30s.
Looking ahead, meteorologists see signs of a more active winter pattern returning between December 11–17, with the potential for heavier snow across Pennsylvania and neighboring Great Lakes states. Early indications suggest a renewed stretch of lake-effect snow and Arctic air — just as holiday travel ramps up.
Bundle up, plan extra travel time this morning, and keep an eye on shaded roadways where black ice may linger as temperatures remain below freezing.
Five-Day Outlook (State College, PA):
- Thursday: Flurries early, high 33°F, low 9°F.
- Friday: Increasing clouds, high 29°F, low 19°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 37°F, low 25°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 36°F, low 15°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 26°F, bitter cold start.
