Penn State’s Saturday matchup with Buffalo at Beaver Stadium should feel a whole lot different from the season opener, and not just because it’s a noon kickoff.
Meteorologist Joe Murgo said fans can expect a more comfortable day than the opener against Marshall, but not a totally clean one. His read: more clouds, some sun, a steady breeze and at least a small chance that rain or thunder could sneak in late.
“Hello, Nittany Nation. I'm meteorologist Joe Murgo.
Coach Campbell and the Nittany Lions are back at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium for their third game of the season, second home game. The weather for this game -not as warm, not as clear-cut as what it was for that first home game.
Let's get down to the details now.”
Murgo said the noon start could make the trip to the stadium a little messy, with traffic piling in at the same time. He also expects fog in spots, more clouds pushing in from the west, and some breaks of sun coming from the east.
The game itself should settle into a pretty pleasant range. Murgo is calling for south-southeast winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour, with kickoff temperature at 68 degrees. He said that could feel warm in the sun, though some fans may still want an extra layer.
Temperatures should climb to near 70 during the game, give or take a few degrees, with the wind still in play. And while the odds are low, Murgo said there is a chance of a shower or thunderstorm by the end of the game.
“Likelihood, no. Chance is there.”
He also reminded fans that umbrellas aren’t allowed inside the stadium, so a hoodie or rain jacket is the safer call. If lightning becomes a concern, Beaver Stadium would need to follow its evacuation plan.
After the game, tailgaters should see plenty of clouds and upper-60s temperatures, with that same small chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Murgo said the chance of rain becomes a little better heading home, especially for fans traveling west toward Pittsburgh, Erie and Ohio. Farther east, it should be a mix of clouds and sun.
His last piece of advice was simple: build in extra time before kickoff.
“The stress really has to go with driving to the stadium, and I can't stress enough: allow extra time to get to the stadium.”
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