Pennsylvania commuters are stepping into damp, gray air this morning as fog clings to the hills around State College. Temperatures sit at 35 degrees, and low clouds blur the ridgelines along I-99 and Route 322.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, areas of fog will fade through mid-morning, leaving mostly cloudy skies and a high near 47 degrees. A slight 20 percent chance of rain develops late today, but steadier rainfall arrives after sunset.
Rain becomes likely tonight, with precipitation chances climbing to 80 percent and lows around 42. Showers intensify Thursday. Rain is expected throughout the day with a 100 percent chance and highs near 54. Periods of steady rainfall could create ponding on roadways and reduced visibility during the afternoon drive.
Rain continues Thursday night, and another round lingers into Friday with a 40 percent chance of showers and highs near 56. By Saturday, temperatures jump to 71 degrees as rain chances increase again late in the day. A few rumbles of thunder are possible after 1 p.m.
Saturday night turns cooler, with lows dropping into the mid-40s. While freezing temperatures are not expected, this is the season when rapid cooling after rainfall can create isolated slick patches on elevated surfaces.
Sunday trends brighter with highs near 59. Early next week builds stronger spring warmth, with highs reaching the upper 60s Monday and low 70s Tuesday. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across central Pennsylvania.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer evenings are just days away.
Five Day Outlook for State College, Pennsylvania:
Today: Cloudy, slight chance of rain, high 47.
Thursday: Rain, high 54.
Friday: Chance of rain, high 56.
Saturday: Rain likely late, high 71.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 59.
