STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Dense patches of fog could make Friday morning drives tricky across central Pennsylvania, including along I-99, before sunshine takes over. Drivers should allow extra travel time early in the day, as reduced visibility may last until 8 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, calm overnight conditions will help fog form late Thursday into Friday morning, with lows dipping to near 52 degrees. By afternoon, skies clear and temperatures rise quickly, reaching close to 80 degrees in State College and surrounding areas.
Friday night brings quiet conditions with clear skies and lows near 53. The weekend stays warm and pleasant, with Saturday’s high climbing to 81 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Patchy fog could return briefly Saturday morning before burning off by midmorning.
Sunday continues the stretch of sunshine, reaching 81 again before another cool, clear night. These late-summer conditions provide an ideal backdrop for outdoor events and travel across Centre County, though drivers should remain cautious during early morning hours when fog lingers.
Residents planning weekend activities should prepare for cool mornings and warm afternoons. Light layers will help with the daily swing from 50s to 80s. With dry weather in the forecast, no major disruptions are expected for Penn State football traffic or local outdoor plans.
The pattern shifts slightly early next week, with highs dipping to the upper 70s by Monday before rebounding near 80 by midweek.
Five Day Forecast for State College, PA
- Friday: Sunny, high near 80, low around 53.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 81, low around 58.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 81, low around 53.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 78, low around 53.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 78, low around 52.
