STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania – The chilly gray skies over central Pennsylvania will finally lift as a calmer stretch of weather builds into Thursday, offering a brief, bright break before another wet system pushes east this weekend. For now, residents can expect a crisp but dry morning under clearing skies and light winds.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, Thursday will feature mostly sunny skies with highs near 47°F. Winds will ease from the west, keeping conditions comfortable for late-fall errands or outdoor work. Travel across U.S. Route 322 and I-99 should remain smooth through Friday afternoon, before rain chances rise sharply by Saturday evening.
Friday will stay mild, topping out around 50°F with filtered sunshine and a light southwest breeze. However, a developing system over the Ohio Valley will pull moisture north by Saturday night, bringing a 70–80% chance of steady rain. Areas west of the Alleghenies could see showers as early as midday Saturday, with rainfall spreading east by nightfall. Wet roads and ponding are possible by early Sunday, especially in low-lying areas of Centre and Clinton Counties.
Temperatures will remain mild through Sunday before dipping into the 40s early next week—an early “Winter Tease” hinting at colder air on deck before Thanksgiving week. For now, central Pennsylvania can enjoy a quiet Thursday and Friday window before the rain moves in—ideal for late yard cleanup or early travel prep ahead of the coming chill.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA:
Thu: 47/32 – Mostly sunny; calm and cool.
Fri: 50/28 – Partly sunny; light southwest breeze.
Sat: 52/43 – Cloudy; 80% chance of evening rain.
Sun: 57/32 – Rain early; mild, then cooler.
Mon: 46/30 – Mostly cloudy; early “Winter Tease” returns.
