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Frost Warning Expands Across Central Pennsylvania as Cold Nights Return

BySavannah Greene October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A sharp drop in temperatures will bring the first widespread frost of the season to parts of central Pennsylvania by Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service in State College.

First Fall Frost Expected Across Rural Valleys

The Country Herald Weather Center reports that clear skies and calm winds will allow temperatures to fall into the low 30s, creating frost risk for gardens, crops, and outdoor plants in Centre, Clinton, and Clearfield counties.

“Sunshine will dominate midweek, but once the sun sets Thursday, that warmth escapes quickly,” meteorologists said. “This setup is perfect for frost to develop by early Friday morning — especially in sheltered rural valleys.”

(Source: Country Herald Weather Center)

Residents Urged to Protect Plants and Pets

Officials are advising residents to cover sensitive vegetation, disconnect garden hoses, and bring pets indoors overnight as temperatures approach freezing.
Frost is expected to be most widespread in low-lying areas where winds stay light and skies remain cloud-free.

Daytime highs will hover near 64°F on Wednesday and dip to 61°F Thursday, before climbing again toward the weekend.

Weekend to Bring Milder, Sunny Weather

Following the frosty start, Friday and Saturday will feature bright sunshine and comfortable highs near 70°F, offering perfect conditions for fall foliage drives and outdoor events at Penn State University Park.

A weak disturbance may return light rain late Saturday into Sunday, though the primary story remains the sharp overnight chill.

Five-Day Forecast for State College, Pennsylvania

Tuesday: 68°/45° – Clouds clearing, mild afternoon.
Wednesday: 64°/36° – Sunny and crisp.
Thursday: 61°/32° – Clear; frost likely overnight.
Friday: 64°/43° – Sunny, brisk morning.
Saturday: 71°/49° – Mostly sunny; clouds increase late.

The early frost is a hallmark of mid-October weather in central Pennsylvania, signaling the beginning of the region’s transition toward cooler late-fall conditions.

For continuing weather alerts and regional updates, visit SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.

Savannah Greene

Savannah Greene is a lifelong Carolinian with a passion for uplifting small-town voices and preserving Southern culture. From church picnics in Columbia to arts festivals in Charlotte, she covers the people, places, and stories that define life in the South.