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No weekend rain expected
by The Patriot-News
Friday October 10, 2008, 7:35 AM
There's no rain in sight, at least until Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Today will be sunny and warm, with the high near 76 degrees, forecasters said. Tonight will be clear and cold, with the low near 44 degrees.
The weekend is expected to be sunny, with a high of 74 degrees on Saturday and 75 degrees on Sunday.
Columbus Day on Monday will be sunny and even warmer, with the high near 78 degrees, forecasters said.
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Gorgeous fall weather predicted
by FRANK COZZOLI, The Patriot-News
Thursday October 09, 2008, 8:12 AM
Get ready for a stretch of ideal early-fall weather.
High pressure was expected to build into the region today and will control the midstate's weather into early next week, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Once skies clear later today, midstaters can expect sunny skies and daytime highs in the mid- 70s through Monday, forecasters said. Nighttime lows will dip to the low 50s through that period.
Normal temperatures at this stage of October are highs of 67 degrees and lows of 47 degrees.
Rain is possible tonight
by The Patriot-News
Wednesday October 08, 2008, 7:57 AM
There's a 40 percent chance of rain tonight as a weak cold front passes through the region, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Expect cloudy skies today, with the high reaching near 67 degrees before the rain rolls in tonight, with the low near 53 degrees. Up to 0.25 inch of rain is possible, forecasters said.
Forecasters issue frost advisory
by FRANK COZZOLI, Of The Patriot-News
Monday October 06, 2008, 7:57 AM
There could be frost on the pumpkin in the midstate tonight. Need any further evidence fall is settling in? The National Weather Service at State College has posted a frost advisory for Tuesday morning, with temperatures expected to drop to the mid- to upper 30s across the area.
Temperatures in rural and low-lying areas could drop to the freezing mark, forecasters said. Tuesday's morning low in Harrisburg is expected to hit 38 degrees, forecasters said.
Ideal fall weather to continue
by FRANK COZZOLI, Of The Patriot-News
Friday October 03, 2008, 8:23 AM
There's nothing inclement to report on the weather front, except for those who don't enjoy crisp, fall weather.
Today will be partly sunny and breezy, with the high near 66 degrees and westerly winds at 7 to 13 mph, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Tonight promises to be only the second rain-free Friday night for high school football since the season began. Forecasters said tonight will be partly cloudy and cool, with the overnight low near 44 degrees.
Global warming could alter Pennsylvania, report says
by FORD TURNER, Of The Patriot-News
Wednesday October 01, 2008, 10:48 AM
Union of Concerned Scientists finds that climate changes could raise Pennsylvania's average annual temperature 12 degreesThose are some of the findings of a new report on how climate change could affect Pennsylvania.
Funds pledged to delay shutting off Pennsylvania stream gauges
by FRANK COZZOLI, Of The Patriot-News
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 3:20 PM
Stopgap funding has been pledged to keep running 13 of the 14 stream gauges across Pennsylvania that were threatened by federal budget cuts, including the one at Harrisburg's City Island, officials said today.
After a day-long meeting Monday, several agencies involved in paying to run the various gauges agreed to provide funds to keep them operating temporarily, said Bob Hainly of the United States Geological Survey.
More rain likely today, then colder temperatures
by FRANK COZZOLI, The Patriot-News
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 8:03 AM
Once a cold front rolls across the region today and drops even more rain, there will be no mistaking that fall has arrived.
There's a 50 percent chance of showers today with thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service at State College. Rain is expected to start falling around 11 a.m.
Remember today's forecast high of 74 degrees, because daytime temperatures aren't expected to make it out of the 60s for the next six days.
Cut those lawns today
by FRANK COZZOLI, The Patriot-News
Monday September 29, 2008, 8:24 AM
After a four-day run run of nagging and sometimes heavy rainfall, the midstate won't get much time to dry out before a strong cold front rolls in Tuesday night with the threat of more rain.
Today will be partly sunny with the high near 75 degrees, according to the National Weather Service at State College. There's a 30 percent chance of rain after 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the high near 74 degrees, forecasters said.
Rain will persist through Sunday
by FRANK COZZOLI, The Patriot-News
Friday September 26, 2008, 8:18 AM
Nagging rain greeted commuters today as they trudged off to work, and it promises to hang around through the weekend.
The storm system, which was centered in South Carolina this morning, is expected to track slowly northward to New England by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Expect the rain to linger into Sunday before high pressure builds in to the region on Monday, forecasters said. But midstaters will have just one day to mow their lawns. More rain is possible Tuesday and Wednesday when a cold front is expeted to move in.
Fall is in the air
by DAN GLEITER, The Patriot-News
Thursday September 25, 2008, 4:03 PM
A bee flies around a mum collecting nectar from its flowers at Paulus Farm Market on South York St. in Upper Allen Twp.
Paula Steiner of Mechanicsburg, left, with daughter Emily, 2, and Alison LoPresti of Mechanicsburg with son Julian, 2, exit the corn maze at Paulus Farm Market on S. York St. in Upper Allen Twp.Get ready for more substantial rain
by FRANK COZZOLI, Of The Patriot-News
Thursday September 25, 2008, 9:06 AM
After nearly two rain-free weeks, umbrellas and rain gear will be required for the next several days.
A low pressure system along the Atlantic Coast is expected to drift slowly north over the next few days, bringing cooler temperatures and some healthy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Funds needed to run river gauges, officials say
by FRANK COZZOLI AND JOHN BEAUGE, Of The Patriot-News
Tuesday September 23, 2008, 12:01 AM
Spectators take a view on March 6 of the rising Susquehanna River near the rail bridge where the unofficial river measurement marks appear at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg. A loss of funding would cause shutting down the satellite connection to the 14 stream gauges that provide forecasters with real-time information, USGS officials said. Some of the 14 rain gauges also are connected to the satellite.
Fall will have a picture-perfect start
by FRANK COZZOLI, Of The Patriot-News
Monday September 22, 2008, 9:49 AM
Scenes are just around the corner with the onset of fall. Expect gorgeous fall weather this week, but fortunes could change by Friday as forecasters watch the potential development of a storm off the Atlantic Coast.
Until then, midstate weather will be controlled by a large area of high pressure over Quebec that is expected to settle over the region, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Tonight's football slate will be rain free
by FRANK COZZOLI, The Patriot-News
Friday September 19, 2008, 8:10 AM
Finally, a Friday with no rain in the forecast.
High pressure continues to rule the midstate's weather fortunes, and will continue to do so into the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service at State College.
Today will be sunny and seasonably cool, with the high near 72 degrees, forecasters said. Tonight will be mostly clear, with the low near 48 degrees.
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