Daily Forecast for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

Daily Forecast for Wednesday, October 17th, 2018

Temperatures will range from the 40s to lower 60s today depending where you are in the state. Scattered showers are possible across Northwest Pennsylvania as well as the rest of northern counties across the state. Winds will be on the increase today and temperatures will drop off rather quickly later this evening and into the overnight hours leading to many locations first frost and freezes of the season. Scattered snow showers and flurries are also possible across Northwest Pennsylvania during the overnight hours and into the early morning hours as temperatures drop off.

Speaking of snow, last night we released our preliminary winter forecast for this upcoming winter, if you missed it, click here to view it: https://paweatheraction.com/preliminary-2018-2019-winter-outlook-for-pennsylvania

Josh Adams is the founder and lead forecaster of Pennsylvania Weather Action, a regional forecasting site he launched in 2015. With over a decade of experience analyzing weather patterns across Pennsylvania, his forecasts have reached millions of readers throughout the state. Josh specializes in Pennsylvania’s complex microclimates and terrain-driven weather patterns, providing detailed coverage of severe thunderstorms, winter storms, and flooding events. His forecasting focuses on delivering precise, timely information to help Pennsylvanians stay informed and prepared during impactful weather. Last Updated: March 10, 2026