State College, PA – A wet start to August could complicate travel and outdoor plans Friday in State College, with drier summer weather returning this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms will roll in Friday, August 1st, primarily after 10 a.m. New rainfall totals are expected between a tenth and quarter of an inch, with heavier amounts possible in storms. Roads like US-322 and PA-26 could see brief ponding and slowdowns during peak commuting hours.
Rain clears by Friday night, with mostly clear skies and temperatures dipping to 52°F — setting the stage for a dry, warm weekend. Saturday and Sunday will feature classic summer conditions with highs of 78°F and 81°F respectively, and sunny skies across Centre County. Winds will stay light and variable, giving residents an ideal break from stormier midweek weather.
Residents planning outdoor events, road trips, or weekend errands should avoid Friday morning if possible and aim for Saturday or Sunday instead. Be sure to keep an umbrella handy Friday and stay alert for thunderstorm warnings if traveling.
Looking ahead, here’s your extended five-day forecast for State College:
- Friday, Aug. 1: Scattered showers and storms after 10 a.m., high 76°F. Clearing by night, low 52°F.
- Saturday, Aug. 2: Sunny, high 78°F. Light winds, low 54°F overnight.
- Sunday, Aug. 3: Sunny and warmer, high 81°F. Mostly clear Sunday night, low 57°F.
- Monday, Aug. 4: Mostly sunny, high 84°F. Low around 59°F.
- Tuesday, Aug. 5: Partly cloudy, high 84°F. Chance of showers Tuesday night.
- Wednesday, Aug. 6: Slight chance of showers, high 82°F.
