Pennsylvania wakes up to a cold 32-degree morning in State College, with low clouds pressing against the ridges and a few stray flurries drifting across Centre County. Pavement looks mainly wet, but untreated sidewalks and shaded back roads could still turn slick.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, flurries taper through the morning with highs reaching 42 degrees. West winds between 5 and 7 mph keep the air brisk. Most main roads, including stretches of I-80, should improve by midday as temperatures rise above freezing.
Skies turn mostly cloudy tonight, and temperatures fall to around 28 degrees. That drop below freezing raises concern for refreezing on bridges and elevated roadways. This is prime flash-freeze season across central Pennsylvania. If you head out early Sunday, watch for icy patches.
Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43 degrees. Rain develops after 1 p.m., with about a 30% chance of precipitation. By Sunday night, temperatures slip to around 29 degrees, and a slight chance of snow returns before 1 a.m.
President’s Day delivers partly sunny skies and a milder high near 45 degrees. The warming trend continues Tuesday, reaching 50 degrees under partial sunshine.
Rain becomes likely Wednesday with highs near 50, making for a damp midweek commute. Late week could feature another rain-to-snow mix as February reminds central Pennsylvania that winter isn’t finished yet.
Long-range signals suggest temperatures trending above average heading into late week. Are you seeing flurries or slick spots around State College this morning?
Five Day Outlook for State College, Pennsylvania
Today: Flurries early, partly sunny, high 42.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, chance of rain, high 43.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 45.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 50.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 50.
