State College, PA – A stretch of unsettled spring weather is set to impact central Pennsylvania this weekend, bringing showers, gusty winds, and fluctuating temperatures. Residents should prepare for wet conditions Saturday into Sunday, with a cooldown expected early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs reaching 57°F. Winds will remain light, but by Saturday, a system will move in, bringing a 40% chance of rain in the afternoon. Southeast winds will increase, reaching up to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
By Saturday night, showers become more widespread, with an 80% chance of rain and new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Temperatures will remain mild, with a low near 58°F.
Sunday looks to be the wettest day, with a 100% chance of rain and highs around 65°F. Rain tapers off by Sunday night, though lingering showers remain possible before 2 a.m. Cooler air moves in Monday, bringing mostly sunny skies with a high of 51°F.
Looking ahead, Tuesday and Wednesday will offer drier and warmer conditions, with highs climbing back into the upper 60s. Travelers and commuters should monitor forecasts for updated rain and wind advisories, especially for weekend plans.
