STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – A soft gray haze lingers over the ridges as dawn breaks, the kind that hints at change. The air feels calm but cool — a temporary stillness before a midweek system brings clouds, gusts, and the season’s first steady showers back to central Pennsylvania.
The National Weather Service in State College calls for dry and mild conditions through Wednesday afternoon, with highs ranging from the upper 50s to low 60s. Sunshine will dominate through Tuesday, making it an ideal stretch for yard cleanup or early holiday errands before the next weather shift. Winds will pick up slightly during the day, gusting up to 25 mph along exposed areas and higher elevations.
By Wednesday evening, clouds will thicken ahead of an incoming front that’s expected to deliver light to moderate rain to the region. The best chance for showers arrives late Wednesday into Friday, bringing cooler air behind it. Highs will slip back to the low 50s by Thursday and upper 40s by the weekend, marking the first true November chill for many parts of central Pennsylvania.
For those traveling on Route 322 or I-80, plan for patchy wet pavement and gusty crosswinds by late week, especially Friday morning when rain could briefly intensify.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the pattern stays unsettled. Saturday and Sunday both carry scattered shower chances, but temperatures remain manageable — chilly mornings near 40°F and afternoons near 54°F.
While no snow is expected this week, forecasters are watching a potential cold snap next week that could drop nighttime lows close to freezing — a signal that winter’s first true pattern may not be far behind.
Five-Day Outlook for State College, PA:
Mon: 60/38 – Increasing clouds; light wind.
Tue: 57/37 – Sunny; breezy afternoon.
Wed: 63/40 – Clouds late; rain by night.
Thu: 54/33 – Cooler; partly sunny.
Fri: 59/40 – Rain chance 40%; turning chilly.
