Pennsylvania – A cold, pale dawn settles over Centre County as a thin layer of frost clings to parked cars and the wind pushes dried leaves across quiet driveways. Clouds begin stacking over the ridges to the west, hinting at the changes building later today. Roads across I-99 and Route 322 remain dry and clear now, but conditions will shift through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service State College office, increasing clouds today lead to a mild but unsettled stretch. According to forecasters, rain arrives Saturday afternoon as a disturbance sweeps across the Alleghenies. Residents running errands or planning outdoor work should finish tasks early, as showers become likely by midafternoon. While totals stay light, breezy winds could make the damp air feel colder.
The more impactful change arrives Saturday night. As winds flip northwest, colder air pours into the region, creating an early-season “Winter Tease.” Forecasters note snow showers may develop late Saturday night into early Sunday. Accumulation should remain minimal—likely less than a tenth of an inch—but quick bursts could briefly reduce visibility on higher ridges or exposed roadways. Sunday itself turns mostly sunny but brisk, with wind gusts over 30 mph across open areas.
A second signal of winter arrives Monday night into Tuesday as another system approaches. Guidance shows a 30 percent chance of a rain/snow mix Tuesday morning. The chance of a possible changeover stays low, but early commuters should watch for slick spots, especially north of town where cold pockets collect.
Models hint at broader cooling later in November, aligning with early-season trends already seen across the upper Midwest and Northeast.
Five-Day Outlook for State College, PA:
Fri: 51/33 – Increasing clouds; light wind.
Sat: 59/40 – Showers likely; breezy late.
Sun: 48/31 – Mostly sunny; gusty northwest winds.
Mon: 43/28 – Partly sunny; chilly.
Tue: 44/29 – Chance of rain/snow mix early; calmer late.
