State College, Pa. – A stretch of pleasant weather is setting up for central Pennsylvania, with only a brief round of showers expected late Thursday before clear skies dominate the holiday weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, showers are most likely before 11 p.m. Thursday night, with about a 30% chance of rain. Skies will gradually clear by Friday morning, bringing a high near 72 degrees and a refreshing northwest breeze at 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday and Sunday both look ideal for outdoor plans across Centre County and beyond, with highs in the mid-70s and crisp overnight lows dipping into the upper 40s. PennDOT advises drivers to remain cautious in the early morning hours when temperatures drop, as patchy valley fog may form along Routes 322 and I-80.
Labor Day itself stays sunny, with highs near 77, making for comfortable conditions at cookouts, parades, and football tailgates across Happy Valley. Anyone spending extended time outdoors is encouraged to apply sunscreen, as UV levels remain seasonably high.
The calm weather pattern should hold through midweek, with only a slight uptick in cloud cover by Tuesday night.
Five Day Forecast for State College, PA
- Friday: Mostly cloudy early, then sunny, high near 72. Low 46.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 74. Low 48.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 76. Low 50.
- Labor Day (Monday): Sunny, high near 77. Low 52.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 78. Low 54.
