State College, Pennsylvania – A swirl of snowflakes drifts through the pre-dawn air across the central ridges of Pennsylvania this Veterans Day, dusting roads and fields under the faint orange glow of streetlights. The wind carries a cold bite, and tire tracks glisten faintly on bridges and hillsides — a reminder that winter’s edge is creeping closer.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for central Pennsylvania, with light snow showers and squalls creating slippery conditions and reduced visibility through the morning commute. Drivers on I-80, Route 322, and the mountain passes between Lock Haven and Altoona should slow down and use caution, as quick bursts of snow could make pavement slick in minutes.
Temperatures will hover near 26°F early, then rise to around 40°F by afternoon with a west wind gusting up to 25 mph. The snow should taper by midday, leaving behind a few scattered flurries before partial clearing later today. Tuesday night will stay cold, with lows in the upper 20s and patchy clouds drifting through.
By Wednesday, clouds will thicken again ahead of a weak system that may bring a mix of rain and snow showers — a brief “winter tease” before a stretch of calmer, sunnier weather returns Thursday and Friday. The weekend looks seasonable, with highs near 50°F and a slight chance of showers late Saturday.
For those attending outdoor ceremonies or traveling across the region, bundle up and stay alert to sudden visibility drops. Winter hasn’t settled in yet — but across the Alleghenies, it’s starting to test the ground.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA:
Mon: 40/25 – Snow showers, gusty winds; slick roads early.
Tue: 45/28 – Mostly cloudy; milder afternoon.
Wed: 47/34 – Chance rain/snow; breezy west winds.
Thu: 49/32 – Partly sunny; dry and cool.
Fri: 50/25 – Mostly sunny; calm, cold night ahead.
