State College, PA – A sharp temperature drop is coming to Central Pennsylvania this week as a fall cold snap moves in by Thursday morning. Residents should prepare for frost conditions and brisk mornings, especially across open valleys and rural areas. Gardeners and homeowners are urged to cover plants or bring them indoors before temperatures dip.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, Tuesday will bring scattered showers and a few thunderstorms through late afternoon before cooler, drier air settles in. Highs will hover near 75°F Tuesday before temperatures slide into the 50s and upper 30s by Wednesday night.
By Thursday morning (October 9), frost may form across Centre County and neighboring regions. Sunshine will return later Thursday and continue into Friday, offering ideal weather for outdoor fall activities such as pumpkin picking and leaf viewing.
Thursday’s high will reach around 59°F, followed by clear skies and a low near 33°F. Friday stays sunny with a high near 63°F, while Saturday and Sunday remain pleasant with highs in the 60s and crisp, cool nights.
Drivers traveling along U.S. Route 322 and Interstate 99 should remain cautious of early-morning frost and potential slick spots on bridges and shaded roadways.
This extended pattern marks the region’s first true fall chill—perfect for Halloween prep and autumn outings across central Pennsylvania.
