Forest, Pennsylvania Weather
Forest, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Forest, Centre County.
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About Forest, Pennsylvania
Forest, Pennsylvania, is a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring spirit. It lies 12.7 miles north-east of State College, PA (from State College, PA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 4.7 miles east of Bellefonte. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, emerald hues of mature deciduous forests, dominate the horizon, their slopes often softened by a haze of morning mist that clings to the valleys like a whispered secret. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Small, clear streams, their beds paved with smooth, grey stones, meander through the woods, their gentle murmur a constant, soothing soundtrack to the rustling leaves. The light, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, casting a dappled, almost sacred glow upon the forest floor. The history of Forest is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its woodlands and the resilience of its people. For generations, logging and the timber industry formed the backbone of its economy, shaping the very character of the place and leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, practical craftsmanship evident in the architecture of older homes and barns. While the era of vast, untouched forests has passed, a respect for the land persists, and many residents still find sustenance and solace in its wild embrace, whether through hunting, fishing, or simply the quiet contemplation it offers. The nearby Susquehanna River, a significant waterway in the region, once served as a vital artery for transport and trade, and its presence continues to shape the local landscape and the rhythm of life.
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| Location | Forest, Centre County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.924785°N, 77.689166°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 16823 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Forest, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Forest includes coordinates 40.924785°N, 77.689166°W, situated in Centre County. ZIP code 16823. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time.
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
