Aviation Forecasts and Information Page - NWS State College PA

.AVIATION /18Z SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Large area of steady light to moderate stratiform rain that
impacted the region during the early to mid morning hours will 
lift north and east of the Central PA airfields through early 
this evening. Just a few periods of generally lighter rain and 
drizzle will occur late this afternoon and early this evening 
across the airfields of KBFD, KJST, KAOO and KUNV.

Widespread IFR and some periods of MVFR will prevail for the
rest of this afternoon and lower to mainly IFR/LIFR by late 
this evening and continue overnight. 

In terms of winds, breezy winds are expected to pick up at all 
airfields tonight. Highest gusts (20-30 kts) are expected in the
Laurel Highlands and NW mountains, with a secondary max near 
the Susq Valley. 

Despite gusty surface winds, a very strong low level jet aloft 
will lead to LLWS concerns at all airfields through the majority
of the current 18Z TAF package - at least until around daybreak
Sunday.

Outlook... 

Sun...Minor improvement to MVFR/IFR restrictions as rain tapers
off by around noon

Mon...IFR/MVFR early, then MVFR in light rain showers

Tue...Possible morning fog/low visibility, then VFR.

Wed...Mainly VFR, some scattered SHRA could bring 
restrictions.

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