State College, PA – A stretch of spring sunshine across central Pennsylvania will end abruptly by Friday night, bringing a high chance of evening showers and potential weekend travel delays around State College.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday and Thursday will stay calm and mild, with highs climbing to 74°F and 78°F respectively under mostly sunny skies. Winds remain light through midweek, but rain chances increase sharply by late Friday. Showers are likely after 8 p.m. Friday with an 80% chance of precipitation, especially along major roads like Route 322 and Route 26. Drivers should anticipate reduced visibility and wet pavement into early Saturday.
Friday begins partly sunny with temperatures near 74°F. But by the evening commute, expect rain to move in and linger through Saturday morning. Saturday brings a 60% chance of lingering showers before noon, followed by partly cloudy skies and a high near 67°F. A second, smaller round of showers could return Saturday night.
Though no severe weather is expected at this time, residents should charge devices, plan for wet travel conditions, and monitor alerts from local officials.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 74°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 78°F
- Friday: Showers likely after 8 p.m., high near 74°F
- Saturday: Showers early, then partly cloudy, high near 67°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 66°F
