Pennsylvania — Frost crunches underfoot across Centre County this morning as cold air settles into the valley. In State College, temperatures hover near 19 degrees, locking moisture onto roads, sidewalks, and parking lots during the early commute.
Clouds dominate the sky today, though a brief break is possible. Highs climb toward the upper 30s, but the calm start gives way to a light breeze by afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures rise just enough for patchy melting, setting up slick refreeze conditions after dark.
A chance of light showers develops this evening. With surface temperatures near freezing, wet pavement could quickly turn icy, especially on untreated roads, campus walkways, and rural routes like Route 26 and Route 322. Plan extra travel time and use caution near bridges and shaded stretches.
Wednesday stays gray and cold. Highs reach the low 30s, with gusts topping 30 mph at times. The wind sharpens the chill and limits melting. Wednesday night drops into the lower 20s, reinforcing another hard freeze across the region.
Thursday remains locked in winter. Highs hold near 30 degrees, and clouds linger. Friday offers a small break, with partial sunshine and highs climbing into the low 30s. The air still feels brisk, but conditions slowly improve heading into the weekend.
Saturday looks brighter. Sunshine returns, and highs approach the upper 30s, hinting at a modest February thaw. That pattern becomes more noticeable into early next week. NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across Pennsylvania, suggesting a gradual warm-up after Valentine’s Day.
Even with milder air ahead, this is peak flash-freeze season. Snowmelt and daytime moisture can refreeze quickly after sunset. Stay alert during early mornings and late evenings.
Cold now, change ahead. Are you seeing icy spots where you live today?
Five-Day Outlook for State College, Pennsylvania
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 39°
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, windy, high near 33°
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, colder, high near 30°
• Friday: Partly sunny, high near 33°
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 37°
