STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Drivers in central Pennsylvania may face wet roads late Thursday night as showers push across State College and the I-99 corridor. Rain could make for slick travel conditions overnight, but the holiday weekend is shaping up dry and sunny. Residents heading out of town for Labor Day should prepare for possible delays Thursday night before conditions improve.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase Thursday evening, with showers developing mainly after midnight. Rainfall chances rise to 30 percent, with lows dipping near 56 degrees. Winds from the southwest at 3 to 6 mph may make the damp air feel cooler. Friday brings only a slight shower risk, mainly in the morning, with clearing skies later in the day.
Local impacts center on travel through the State College region, especially on I-99 and nearby secondary roads. Slick conditions could linger into Friday morning’s commute. Drivers are urged to slow down, keep headlights on during rain, and allow extra time on rural stretches. PennDOT crews are on standby, but delays are possible where showers develop.
The good news: skies turn sunny Saturday and Sunday, bringing highs in the low to mid-70s. Labor Day itself looks mostly sunny with comfortable warmth near 77 degrees. Perfect conditions for outdoor gatherings, football practice, or backyard grilling.
Stay weather-aware through Friday morning before holiday plans begin. Showers clear quickly, leaving a stretch of sunny skies across central Pennsylvania.
Five-Day Forecast for State College, PA
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 77. Night showers possible, low near 56.
- Friday: Partly sunny with slight shower risk, high 72. Night low near 46.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 73. Night clear, low 48.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 75. Night low 51.
- Labor Day (Monday): Mostly sunny, high near 77. Night partly cloudy, low 52.
