A biting calm lingers over the ridges of central Pennsylvania this morning, the kind that makes each breath sting just a little sharper. After days of bitter cold, another winter system is lining up to bring fresh snow and a reinforcing blast of Arctic air by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, light snow is expected Wednesday morning into early evening, with totals between 1 and 2 inches, especially along and north of the Interstate 80 corridor. While totals may be minor, even a light coating could create slick travel conditions through the afternoon and evening commute. Drivers should expect slower travel on I-80 and connecting roadways through Snyder, Lycoming, and Union Counties.
Temperatures will briefly climb into the lower 40s Wednesday before another sharp drop Thursday. By Friday, highs will struggle to reach 30°F with lows near 10°F — and some rural valleys could dip below zero. Wind chills will likely hover near or below zero into the weekend, prompting caution for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
Meteorologists say this setup marks the start of a colder stretch expected to last through at least December 17. Models hint at additional snow chances late in the weekend as another clipper slides across the Great Lakes, potentially adding to early-season totals across the Alleghenies.
Five-Day Outlook for State College, PA
- Wednesday: Rain/snow mix, high 41°F, low 24°F.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 29°F, low 20°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow, high 31°F, low 20°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 31°F, low 17°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 25°F, low 10°F.
