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Pennsylvania Weather Alert: 26° Cold in State College Nov. 15-19
PENNSYLVANIA — Frosty windshields, freezing temperatures and patches of morning fog could create changing conditions across State College this week. Temperatures may plunge to 25 degrees before a dram
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-15T11:24:10.798Z
PENNSYLVANIA — Frosty windshields, freezing temperatures and patches of morning fog could create changing conditions across State College this week. Temperatures may plunge to 25 degrees before a dramatic warmup pushes afternoon highs into the 60s.
The coldest conditions arrive early Wednesday, following several nights near or below freezing across Centre County.
According to the National Weather Service, State College faces temperatures near 26 degrees Monday night and 25 degrees Tuesday night.
The outlook also highlights patchy fog early Tuesday, creating potential visibility concerns for drivers heading toward Penn State and surrounding communities.
Freezing Temperatures Return Across Centre County Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies and temperatures reaching approximately 43 degrees.
Northwest winds around 5 10 mph add a brisk feel to the afternoon.
Temperatures fall toward 32 degrees Sunday night, marking the beginning of several increasingly cold nights.
Monday offers a modest improvement as clouds gradually decrease and sunshine returns.
Afternoon temperatures climb toward 51 degrees.
However, Monday night brings a sharper temperature drop, with lows reaching approximately 26 degrees.
That is cold enough for widespread freezing conditions on exposed surfaces.
Residents should protect sensitive outdoor plants and prepare for frosty vehicle windows before morning commutes.
Tuesday Morning Fog Adds Travel Concerns Patchy fog could develop after midnight Monday and linger until approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Drivers traveling Interstate 99, US 322 and Route 26 should remain alert for localized reductions in visibility.
Low lying valleys and sheltered areas may experience changing visibility during the early commute.
Use low beam headlights when encountering fog and allow additional stopping distance.
Tuesday afternoon brings sunshine and temperatures near 56 degrees.
However, another cold night follows, with temperatures falling to approximately 25 degrees.
Despite the freezing temperatures, the supplied outlook does not indicate accumulating snow or widespread freezing precipitation.
Wednesday Brings a Major Temperature Turnaround Wednesday begins cold but improves considerably as sunshine pushes temperatures toward 60 degrees.
That represents a 35 degree difference between Tuesday night's projected low and Wednesday's afternoon high.
Wednesday night remains chilly, with temperatures near 28 degrees.
Thursday continues the warming trend, reaching approximately 62 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center indicates high pressure building across the Ohio Valley, supporting generally dry conditions across the broader region.
No local tornado threat is indicated in the supplied State College outlook.
State College Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Mostly cloudy, high 43°F. Northwest winds 5 10 mph. Mostly cloudy Sunday night, low 32°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Clouds gradually decreasing, with sunshine developing. High 51°F. Mostly clear Monday night, low 26°F, with patchy fog after midnight. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Patchy fog before 8 a.m., followed by sunshine. High 56°F. Clear Tuesday night, low 25°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Sunny and warmer, high 60°F. Mostly clear Wednesday night, low 28°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Mostly sunny, high 62°F. Partly cloudy Thursday night, low 35°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 20 21 Friday brings sunshine and temperatures near 62 degrees.
Saturday continues the mild pattern, with mostly sunny skies and highs approaching 63 degrees.
The extended outlook suggests State College could experience several pleasant November afternoons despite repeated freezing nights earlier in the week.
For now, residents should prepare for cold mornings, possible frost and patchy fog before temperatures rebound.
How cold did it get in your State College neighborhood? Are you seeing frost covered vehicles or fog around Centre County? Share your observations below.