State College, PA – Central Pennsylvania will see a mix of spring weather this week, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected Wednesday, followed by possible snow Thursday night. Residents should prepare for wet roads, strong winds, and potential travel disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will begin early Wednesday, intensifying into thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds will range from 9 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph. Rainfall amounts could reach three-quarters of an inch.
Wednesday night brings continued rain, with a chance of thunderstorms before 10 p.m. The temperature will drop to 37°F, and winds will shift west at 7 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Rainfall totals will range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
By Thursday, colder air moves in. A chance of rain and snow showers is expected before 1 p.m., with snow showers possibly returning between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The high will be near 40°F, with gusty west winds up to 32 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 27°F.
Five-Day Forecast:
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 44°F.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 42°F.
• Sunday: Partly cloudy, high of 36°F, slight chance of snow showers.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 42°F.
Drivers on I-99 should expect slick roads Thursday night. Stay updated with local forecasts and plan ahead for changing conditions.
