Pennsylvania’s Fall Weather Packs Some Surprises
Fall is almost here, and that means cooler temperatures are on the way in Pennsylvania. Of course, if you’re a fan of big, snuggly hoodies, hot cider and pumpkin everything, the cooler temperatures are a welcomed thing. If you would rather spend the afternoon basking in the sun at a Pennsylvania, like me, then you’re not so happy about the change of weather. So, what should the Keystone State expect from the autumn months?
Fall officially starts on Sept. 22, but the meteorological autumn actually began on Sept. 1. The staff at AccuWeather recently unveiled its 2022 fall forecast, and it packs some surprises, and some normal weather, for Pennsylvania.
Extreme temperatures aren’t expected to be an issue throughout Pennsylvania in September. Temperatures should feel fairly normal, but summer warmth could heat the region a bit more than normal until October kicks in. If you enjoy looking at the fall foliage, note that the warmer temperatures could delay the peak season for autumn colors in Pennsylvania, as well as neighboring states. As for precipitation, the Keystone State is looking at a pretty dry season. However, some of our neighboring states in the Midwest and Northeast are on target to get a good dose of moisture, which should help with crops. We could use the moisture, so hopefully some of those showers will make their way to Pennsylvania, but that’s not the prediction.
As for the general outlooks for the U.S., “With pretty good confidence this year, I think it’s a mild fall setting up overall for the U.S.,” AccuWeather forecaster Paul Pastelok said. Looking at the other side of the U.S., major drought is expected to make the upcoming season a very active one for wildfires. The fires are expected to pop up in different areas than they did in 2021.
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