State College, PA – Summer warmth is set to make a weekend debut across central Pennsylvania, just in time for Mother’s Day plans. After a soggy Friday, State College and surrounding areas will enjoy a streak of sunshine, with highs reaching into the low 70s Saturday and climbing to 73°F by Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, rain will taper off before midnight Friday, with clearer skies emerging by Saturday morning. Northwest winds will gust up to 20 mph Saturday, but calmer conditions are expected by evening. Sunday looks ideal for outdoor gatherings, with mostly clear skies and mild overnight lows around 46°F.
Local travel will be unaffected this weekend, with dry roads along Route 322 and I-99 after Friday’s rainfall. Residents should still watch for slick spots Friday night, especially in shaded areas. But by Saturday morning, sidewalks, roads, and parks will be drying out quickly.
Looking ahead, the warm stretch continues into early next week. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 75°F. Clouds build into Tuesday, with increasing chances for rain Tuesday night through Thursday. Daytime highs stay in the low to mid-70s, with overnight lows remaining mild.
5-Day Outlook for State College:
- Saturday: Sunny, high 71°F
- Sunday (Mother’s Day): Mostly sunny, high 73°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely late, high 71°F
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high 74°F
