Blair county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
450 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

Another chilly late-April morning across Pennsylvania with areas 
of frost. 

Sensible weather conditions will quickly turn breezy and milder
today with increasing clouds through the afternoon. Rain is 
forecast to arrive across northwest Pennsylvania during the late 
evening. High temperatures will range from around 60 degrees in 
the northern Alleghenies to 70 degrees in the southern valleys. 

Clouds and periods of rain showers will bring a cooldown to the 
Commonwealth on Wednesday with high temperatures in the mid 40s in
Erie to the upper 60s near Philadelphia. 

No rainfall is expected Thursday and Friday. However, there will 
be a renewed risk of frost freeze conditions in the morning. A 
couple of showers and a thunderstorm are possible for the last 
weekend of April, but it does not look like a washout. 
Temperatures will spike on Sunday into the 70 to 80 degree range 
with more noticeable humidity.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For BLAIR County

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Hourly Observations For BLAIR county
700 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BRADFORD PTCLDY 44 25 47 S3 30.04S ST MARYS MOCLDY 43 27 52 S3 30.10R DUBOIS PTCLDY 45 24 43 S5 30.07R CLEARFIELD PTCLDY 33 27 78 CALM 30.10S JOHNSTOWN PTCLDY 41 24 51 S5 30.09S SOMERSET PTCLDY 36 25 64 SW6 30.11S ALTOONA PTCLDY 39 28 64 S3 30.12R STATE COLLEGE CLEAR 37 27 65 CALM 30.12R REEDSVILLE MOCLDY 36 30 80 CALM 30.13R WELLSBORO PTCLDY 37 18 44 CALM 30.07S WILLIAMSPORT PTCLDY 35 26 69 CALM 30.13R SELINSGROVE PTCLDY 33 31 92 CALM 30.15R FT INDIANTOWN PTCLDY 36 29 74 CALM 30.13R CAPITAL CITY CLEAR 39 32 76 CALM 30.15R HARRISBURG PTCLDY 40 34 79 E3 30.15R YORK CLEAR 34 32 92 CALM 30.14R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 700am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 43 degrees west, near 37 degrees central, and near 43 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. Winds are coming from the south at 9 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 51 degrees at Erie. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at Mount Pocono.

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BLAIR County,PA
325 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. DAY ONE Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Frost Advisory. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Frost freeze conditions could damage unprotected vegetation Thursday and Friday morning. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BLAIR County, PA
Issued at 600 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Areas of frost this morning. Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Areas of frost after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Mild. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Unseasonably warm with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
A chance of showers in the evening. Partly cloudy. Unseasonably mild. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Continued unseasonably warm with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Pennsylvania PENN --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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