STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Drivers in central Pennsylvania could face slick roads and reduced visibility Sunday as storms return to the region. Showers and thunderstorms are likely in State College throughout the day, raising concerns for travelers along U.S. Route 322 and other local roadways.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, storms may begin after 11 a.m. Sunday and could produce heavy downpours. Rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch are possible, with higher amounts in localized thunderstorms. Motorists should plan for slower travel, especially on highways cutting through Centre County.
Saturday night will bring increasing clouds and a chance of showers after midnight, with lows around 63 degrees. Thunderstorms could intensify overnight into early Sunday, making early-morning travel riskier. Residents are urged to keep devices charged in case of isolated power outages.
Sunday’s high temperature will reach near 79 degrees, though conditions will remain humid. Showers taper by late evening, but roads may stay wet overnight. By Monday, drier and calmer weather returns, offering a brief break before the next system.
Looking ahead, sunshine dominates much of next week. Monday and Tuesday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s. Nights will cool into the low 50s, with skies staying mostly clear. Wednesday continues the trend, with sunshine and highs near 77, before clouds increase slightly into Thursday night.
Residents should remain weather-aware Sunday, especially during afternoon travel hours, as thunderstorm activity could linger into the evening.
Five Day Forecast for State College, PA:
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 79.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 75.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 74.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 77.
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high near 77.
