STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Central Pennsylvania wakes to a crisp fall morning Friday, but the calm won’t last long. A fast-moving storm system will bring soaking rain and gusty winds by Sunday, marking a wet close to the weekend for State College and surrounding communities. Travelers along I-80 and U.S. 322 should plan for reduced visibility and slick roads Sunday afternoon through evening.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, frost was reported early Friday as temperatures dipped into the 30s. Sunshine will dominate today, but increasing clouds Saturday signal the next system’s arrival. Rain chances climb sharply Sunday morning, with widespread showers and possible downpours continuing through the evening.
Winds could increase to 15–20 mph Sunday, adding a chill to the air and creating leaf-clogged drains that may cause brief urban flooding. Residents are urged to secure Halloween decorations, clear gutters, and drive carefully where wet leaves blanket the roads.
After the rain clears, cooler air settles in. Monday will be brisk, with highs struggling near 59°F under partly sunny skies. The region’s pattern then shifts to seasonably cool and unsettled midweek, as additional light showers return Tuesday.
This wet weekend will likely end the area’s fall leaf-viewing peak. Those hoping to visit pumpkin patches or local parks should target Saturday morning before the rain moves in.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA:
Fri: 62/43 – Sunny and mild; patchy frost early.
Sat: 69/47 – Partly sunny; increasing clouds late.
Sun: 72/47 – Showers, breezy; rain likely all day.
Mon: 59/41 – Partly sunny; cooler and breezy.
Tue: 61/42 – Mostly cloudy; chance of showers.
