NWS Forecast Discussion
475
FXUS61 KCTP 201856
AFDCTP
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service State College PA
256 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
* No significant changes
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.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Dry and seasonable weather continues into the last week of
October
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.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1: Dry and seasonable weather continues into the
last week of October
The seasonably sensational stretch weather continues into the
last week of October. This rain-free pattern is highlighted by
sunny and warm afternoons with low humidity followed by clear
and chilly moonlit nights with areas of frost and river valley
fog. Afternoon dewpoints were adjusted lower into late week to
capture the observed mixing trends that have occurred over the
past few days. Minimum temps were also reduced by a few degrees
to account for ideal nighttime radiational cooling.
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.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
VFR flying continues to prevail with high pressure dominating
the pattern. Areas of frost and valley fog could result in
localized impacts through the weekend.
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.CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
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WHAT HAS CHANGED...Steinbugl
KEY MESSAGES...Steinbugl
DISCUSSION...Steinbugl
AVIATION...Steinbugl
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