STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania – Gray skies hang low across the ridges this early Sunday as a warm, humid breeze brushes through the valleys. By late morning, clouds will deepen, and the first line of showers and storms is expected to push across central Pennsylvania — setting the tone for a day of gusty winds, wet roads, and falling temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a narrow line of low-topped thunderstorms could produce gusts near 40 mph this afternoon, mainly west of I-80 and along the Allegheny Front. Isolated power flickers and tree limb damage can’t be ruled out. Motorists should prepare for reduced visibility and ponding on rural routes and watch for debris during the late-day commute.
Rain lingers into Sunday night before gradually clearing early Monday. Behind the front, calmer and cooler weather takes hold, with highs near 58°F and lighter winds. By Tuesday, skies turn bright and crisp, with temperatures in the mid-60s — ideal for outdoor cleanup or fall decorating after a stormy weekend.
Midweek brings a renewed chance for light showers, but no severe weather or cold snap is expected yet. However, models hint at a stronger push of chillier air late week, possibly dipping nighttime readings into the upper 30s across the valleys. For now, residents can look forward to a return of true October weather — bright days, brisk mornings, and leaves swirling under calmer skies.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA:
Sun: 73/47 – Showers, breezy; gusts near 30 mph.
Mon: 58/37 – Mostly sunny and calm; cooler.
Tue: 65/41 – Sunny; light southeast wind.
Wed: 54/39 – Chance of light showers; breezy.
Thu: 54/36 – Partly cloudy; cool, late-fall feel.
