Pennsylvania wakes up to a gray sky and a biting west wind cutting across campus. Temperatures sit at 36 degrees in State College, but gusts up to 34 mph push the wind chill down near 27. The air feels sharper than the thermometer suggests.
A slight chance of snow showers develops this afternoon. Highs reach only 33 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. While widespread accumulation is not expected, brief bursts of snow could dust colder surfaces. Drivers along I-99 and Route 322 should stay alert for quick visibility drops.
Tonight turns colder, with lows near 22 degrees and another slight chance of snow showers. Winds remain brisk, and any wet pavement may refreeze after sunset. This is prime February flash-freeze territory. Plan extra time for the early commute and watch for slick bridges.
Thursday stays mostly cloudy and colder, with highs near 29. Skies partially clear Thursday night as temperatures fall to around 17. Friday brings improvement with partial sunshine and highs climbing to 34.
Valentine’s Weekend, February 13-15, trends milder. Saturday reaches near 40 under mostly sunny skies. Clouds increase Sunday, and a 30 percent chance of rain or snow develops by afternoon. Highs hover near 38, close to the freezing mark, so precipitation type will matter.
Early next week continues the gradual thaw. Highs move into the low 40s by Monday and mid-40s by Tuesday. Longer-range outlooks suggest above-average temperatures building across much of the central and eastern U.S. into late February. A spring tease may emerge, but winter still has a grip today. Are you seeing flakes or just cold wind where you are?
Five Day Outlook for State College, Pennsylvania:
Today: Slight chance of snow showers, high 33.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 29.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 34.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 40.
Sunday: Chance of rain/snow, high 38.
