Pennsylvania starts this Saturday under a cold, muted sky as light flakes drift across neighborhoods near State College. The air feels crisp enough to sting the cheeks, and the pavement carries a thin damp sheen from passing flurries. Drivers heading out for post-Thanksgiving travel should prepare for quick changes in visibility and a few slushy patches through the morning.
According to the National Weather Service, snow showers may continue early today before tapering into a mostly sunny stretch by midday. Winds run 15 to 18 mph at times, pushing gusts near 30 mph. That breeze will make the mid-30s feel sharply colder, especially on open roads like I-99 and Route 322. Keep a wider buffer between vehicles and watch for short-lived bursts of snow that reduce visibility without warning.
Meteorologists now track an early-winter tease setting up through the next 48 hours. A weak disturbance slides in late Sunday, bringing a rain-snow mix that could flip to snow showers by evening. Temperatures edge near freezing, and models hint at a possible changeover if colder pockets settle in valleys. To be fair, accumulations look low, but slick spots may develop quickly after sunset.
Travelers should plan extra time Sunday afternoon through evening, especially those returning from holiday gatherings. Winds ease slightly Monday, though clouds hold firm with highs near 36°. Tuesday brings another chance of light snow as a colder push drops highs to the lower 30s. Wednesday turns quieter but brisk, partly cloudy with a high near 35°.
Long-range guidance points toward a below-normal temperature stretch December 2–6, strengthening the pattern for early-season flakes across central Pennsylvania. Residents preparing for winter should check for updated advisories as the cold front settles.
