State College, Pa. – A soft white glaze clings to grassy yards and car roofs this Saturday morning, as light flakes drift through the chilly November air and holiday travel picks up across central Pennsylvania. Roads stay wet and occasionally slushy east of I-99, so drivers should slow down during early errands and expect patchy slick spots on shaded stretches.
According to the National Weather Service State College office, the compact disturbance that produced 1 to 2 inches of wet snow earlier continues to weaken, but it still leaves messy pavement in higher elevations from Altoona to the Western Poconos. Crews report slush on untreated roads, so residents should pack extra time for local travel through midday. According to PennDOT, bridges and ramps may stay slippery longer as surface temperatures hover near freezing.
A steady warming trend arrives later today and Thursday as clouds thicken, keeping highs in the mid-40s. Models hint at scattered light showers Thursday night and again Friday as a weak front lifts through the Susquehanna Valley. Any rain stays light, but wet pavement may slow early Friday travel on US-322 and Route 26. To be fair, the air remains too warm for significant ice, yet small dips toward the mid-30s could support a brief mixed patch north of I-80.
Thanksgiving arrives in one week, and the broader pattern still supports a “Winter Tease” feel rather than a major storm. After all, November often delivers quick shifts. Early weekend leaf cleanup looks possible Sunday, and travelers should keep devices charged and check highway cams for changing road conditions.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA:
Sat: 44/28 – Slushy start; clouds gradually lift.
Sun: 52/36 – Mostly sunny; seasonable breeze.
Mon: 53/33 – Partly sunny; cool morning.
Tue: 49/35 – Cloudy; light shower possible.
Wed: 50/32 – Chilly; clearing skies late.
