Pennsylvania — The fog drifts low and heavy across the valleys of central Pennsylvania this morning, shrouding fields and roadways in a gray November calm. The early stillness won’t last. A changing weather pattern is emerging across the region that could impact Thanksgiving week travel as cooler air and scattered showers return.
The National Weather Service in State College reports patchy fog early, especially across the Susquehanna Valley, before skies gradually clear. Temperatures will reach the upper 40s to near 50°F Sunday and Monday under mostly sunny skies, offering a brief, comfortable stretch for outdoor plans or early travel.
By Tuesday, a stronger system will push across the Great Lakes, bringing a 70% chance of rain showers and a sharp dip in temperatures. Highs will fall back into the 40s by Wednesday, with some areas seeing a possible rain-to-snow mix north of I-80. While no major accumulation is expected, travelers should watch for slick roads and reduced visibility during early departures.
The late-week pattern hints at a colder trend continuing through Thanksgiving, as a major cold front moves east across the U.S. — potentially setting up a more wintry start to December.
Five-Day Outlook (State College, PA):
- Today: Patchy fog, clearing late. High 51°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 49°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 50°F.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 47°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, cooler, high 43°F.
