Schuylkill County will turn chilly and breezy Saturday, October 17, 2026, before temperatures drop below freezing overnight. A Freeze Warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT Sunday, October 18, with temperatures expected to reach 25–30°F.
Clouds will gradually clear Saturday, with a high near 48°F. Widespread frost is expected overnight into Sunday morning, followed by sunshine and a high near 56°F.
Freeze Warning for Schuylkill County
- When: 1–9 a.m. EDT Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Expected temperatures: 25–30°F, with the coldest readings in valleys and sheltered rural areas.
- Potential impacts: Frost and freezing temperatures could kill sensitive plants and crops and may damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
- Precautions: Protect tender plants and vegetation and safeguard exposed outdoor plumbing.
Saturday, October 17 Weather Forecast
| Period | Temperature | Conditions and Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 17 | High near 48°F | Cloudy early, then gradually clearing. North wind at 10–14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. |
| Saturday Night | Low around 30°F | Clear, with widespread frost after 3 a.m. Light north wind. |
Extended Forecast: October 18–23
Sunshine will return Sunday, but frost remains in the forecast early Monday. Daytime highs will climb into the 60s during the workweek.
| Period | Temperature | Conditions and Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 18 | High near 56°F | Sunny, with widespread frost before 9 a.m. Calm wind. |
| Sunday Night | Low around 33°F | Clear, with areas of frost after 3 a.m. Calm wind. |
| Monday, October 19 | High near 61°F | Sunny, with widespread frost mainly before 8 a.m. Calm wind. |
| Monday Night | Low around 39°F | Partly cloudy. |
| Tuesday, October 20 | High near 65°F | Sunny. |
| Tuesday Night | Low around 42°F | Mostly clear. |
| Wednesday, October 21 | High near 63°F | Sunny. |
| Wednesday Night | Low around 40°F | Mostly clear. |
| Thursday, October 22 | High near 62°F | Mostly sunny. |
| Thursday Night | Low around 43°F | Partly cloudy. |
| Friday, October 23 | High near 63°F | Mostly sunny. |
Forecast conditions and warning details are subject to change. Temperatures may vary across Schuylkill County.