STATE COLLEGE, PA – Frost glazed rooftops and car hoods early Saturday across central Pennsylvania, catching the first glints of morning light in a calm, misty valley. The air was still and sharp — a sure sign of the season’s shift toward colder mornings and a bright but chilly week ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, patchy fog and areas of frost are expected again through 9 a.m., especially in low-lying valleys along U.S. Route 322 and rural backroads. Saturday’s high near 55°F brings mild relief under mostly sunny skies, but clear air tonight will send readings tumbling again toward the freezing mark.
Sunday and Monday mornings are likely to bring the coldest lows yet this season, dipping into the upper 20s across much of Centre County. Widespread frost will threaten sensitive plants and gardens, so residents should cover late fall blooms, drain hoses, and protect outdoor equipment. Despite the chill, both afternoons will warm nicely into the mid-50s with sunshine — a welcome stretch of dry weather for leaf cleanup or early Halloween decorating.
By midweek, the region stays steady and dry before a potential shift toward light rain late Thursday or Friday. For now, State College enjoys calm, crisp autumn days framed by frosty dawns — the kind that remind everyone: November’s chill is closing in fast.
Five-Day Outlook for State College, PA:
Sat: 55/33 – Patchy frost early; mostly sunny, calm.
Sun: 56/29 – Frosty start, bright and cool.
Mon: 53/29 – Clear; cold morning, sunny afternoon.
Tue: 52/30 – Frost early; mild sunshine later.
Wed: 54/34 – Mostly sunny; slight late-week warm-up.
