Pennsylvania, State College – Light snowflakes swirl across campus this morning as temperatures hover near 21 degrees, coating sidewalks and untreated roads with a thin winter glaze.
Skies gradually brighten by afternoon, with highs reaching 31. West winds blow at 3 to 6 mph, keeping the air brisk. According to the National Weather Service in State College, conditions turn partly cloudy tonight with lows dipping to 22.
That sets up another refreeze concern. Any melted snow this afternoon can harden quickly after sunset, especially on bridges and elevated ramps along I-80 and Route 322. Slow down before sunrise Saturday.
Saturday turns partly sunny and milder, with highs near 41. Saturday night stays mostly cloudy with lows around 24. Sunday brings a developing system. A 30% chance of rain and snow arrives between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then snow showers remain possible after 4 p.m. Highs reach 41.
Surface temperatures hover close to freezing Sunday night, with a 20% chance of light snow before 1 a.m. Even minor bursts could create slick spots if readings slip toward 29.
President’s Day Monday remains mostly cloudy with highs near 43. Tuesday turns partly sunny and milder at 48, signaling a steady February thaw.
Midweek trends wetter. Rain becomes likely Wednesday with highs near 49. The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across Pennsylvania, pointing to early spring vibes into late next week.
Five Day Outlook for State College, Pennsylvania:
Today: Becoming sunny, high 31.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 41.
Sunday: Chance of rain and snow, high 41.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 43.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 48.
