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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
533 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

Friday will be dry for most, outside of a few lake effect snow
showers in far northwest Pennsylvania. Breezy winds will continue
and increase in the wake of a strong Arctic front crossing the
state this afternoon. Gusts will generally be between 20 and 30
mph. Temperatures will peak early in the day before falling, with
midday highs reaching the lower to mid 30s over the southeast, and
the 20s from Pittsburgh to State College to Scranton. The
northwest and north central mountains will see temperatures peak
in the teens early, then slowly fall through the day.

The strong Arctic front will bring much colder temperatures
tonight into Saturday. Wind chills will drop below zero area wide
on Saturday morning, with Cold Weather Advisories in effect for
much of the Commonwealth. Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect for
portions of the Laurel Highlands and Poconos. Temperatures may not
rise back above freezing for the next week.

Confidence continues to increase for a significant winter storm
affecting the area Saturday night through Monday morning. Winter
Storm Warnings are in effect across western Pennsylvania and
Winter Storm Watches continue for the remainder of the state. Total
snow accumulations of 10 inches or more are possible statewide.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Continue to monitor
the forecast. Now is the time to prepare!

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