The last few months have had the nicest weather in decades in Pennsylvania and really a lot of the US. We made it through September with no hurricane landfalls in the US for the first time since 2015. There have been zero tropical storms in the Gulf, which often come up our way soon after.

Truly, most of us will look back on this period as one we wish we could go back to, come January which is in less than 90 days. But it’s not over just yet, with above average temperatures continuing into mid-October.

After this cold front pushes through, the next chance for rain comes Sunday and Monday especially in the eastern half of PA. A coastal storm almost like one we would see in winter time may affect the area, depending on the strength of the high pressure to our north.

Now for those who are looking for genuine Fall weather and not whatever we’ve been gifted the last week. After this cold front pushes through on Wednesday, high temperatures during the following week will be in the 60s most places with lows in the 30s and 40s!

Friday morning will be particularly cold, with widespread first frosts and even freezes likely. This is already somewhat behind schedule in the mountains.

FIRST CALL FROST & FREEZE FORECAST FOR FRIDAY MORNING

Area A: The first widespread freeze of Fall 2025 is likely Friday morning, with temperatures falling into the upper 20s to low 30s. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Area B: Widespread frost conditions are expected Friday morning as temperatures dip into the low to mid 30s. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

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Josh has been passionate about weather as long as his memory dates! From watching the Weather Channel at age 7, to making hand-drawn hurricane maps at age 11, starting his first weather site at 13, and founding PWA at 15 and forecasting for the state for the past 9 years, Josh's interest in weather has never dwindled! As difficult as it is, he greatly enjoys forecasting for Pennsylvania due to its countless microclimates. The state is an East Coast severe weather hotspot and nearly always home to the rain/snow line during winter storms!