The Pennsylvania Weather Podcast

Pennsylvania Weather 3/30 - Evening - Rain Starting 1 AM Today

·2 min
The episode begins by describing a typical Pennsylvania spring pattern with rain giving way to warmer temperatures. A warm front passage is noted to push temperatures from 60 degrees in the morning to 80 by late afternoon. At 3 p.m., most rain has cleared after moving through between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. Temperatures are climbing quickly, already in the mid-70s across much of the state. Southwest winds at 12 mph are pulling warm air northward. By 4 p.m., temperatures are expected to hit 80 degrees, making it one of the warmest days of spring. The evening stays mild with temperatures holding in the 70s through sunset. Southeast Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, enjoys sunshine and 77 degrees. Central Pennsylvania, like State College and Harrisburg, sees similar conditions with lingering clouds. Western Pennsylvania is cooler, with Pittsburgh at 74 degrees and more cloud cover. The Laurel Highlands and areas near Erie may stay in the low 70s. For Monday activities, the weather is perfect for outdoor spring cleaning or yard work once things dry from morning rain. Wet roads have mostly dried except for ponding in poor drainage areas. Southwest winds mean securing lightweight patio furniture or trash cans is advised. Evening activities may require a light jacket as temperatures drop into the 60s after dark. The episode concludes by summarizing the shift from morning rain to warm conditions.
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