State College, PA – A damp chill settles across central Pennsylvania this Friday morning as fall air grips the valleys and ridges with a gray, overcast calm. Pavement glistens from light showers before dawn, while residents brace for another frost threat as temperatures dip near freezing again tonight.
According to the National Weather Service, today’s highs will reach near 52°F, with patchy frost forming late Friday and early Saturday. The chill could impact any lingering late-season gardens, so residents are advised to cover plants and bring potted flowers indoors. Light winds from the west will keep the air brisk, adding to that early winter feel spreading across the region.
Saturday morning starts cold and calm, with widespread frost and areas of fog before sunshine breaks through by mid-morning. Highs will climb into the mid-50s, offering a mild, quiet stretch through Sunday. For those planning outdoor projects, it’s the best window of the weekend — clear skies, light winds, and classic autumn air.
By Monday, another round of frost is likely before sunrise, though afternoon temperatures stay mild near 52°F. Clouds may increase again Tuesday as a weak system brings scattered showers midweek.
With Halloween just a week away, early models keep trick-or-treating conditions seasonable — chilly but dry. For now, central Pennsylvania sits in that quiet space between fall’s calm and winter’s edge — the kind of weekend that feels like a deep breath before the cold truly settles in.
