Drought Relieving Rain Today, Dry for Whiteout Weekend

Heavy rain moved into the Commonwealth throughout the day on Thursday, bringing much needed drought relief. Much of the Commonwealth is experiencing Moderate Drought conditions, according to the most recent US Drought Monitor. This stretch of rainy days won’t completely reverse the drought across the region, but will reduce the impacts in Western Pennsylvania.

Rain will continue throughout the day on Thursday, with upwards of an inch of rain expected across Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Clouds will begin to clear overnight from west to east, with partly cloudy skies expected across the Commonwealth on Friday.

Clouds will stream back into the region for Saturday, including during the annual Penn State Whiteout game. Rain is unlikely for the weekend, but the highest chance of seeing a few raindrops will be across very southern Pennsylvania.