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According to the weather channel, Saturday's game-day weather will ''add a chapter to an eventful two-week stretch of weather in the State College area.''

Apparently late last week there were winds intense enough to blow panels off the south-end scoreboard at Beaver Stadium.

This Saturday's forecast is calling for for lingering rain or wet snow showers which could last through the game. That means slush at worst and wet conditions for certain. Temps are set to hold in the 30s, which could set a record for the city's coldest daily high temp for Oct. 17.

The Gophers better be ready to run the ball.

 

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Penn State has banned tailgating for Saturday's game against Minnesota and urged fans to carpool or walk to Beaver Stadium after a snowstorm forced the closure of most grass lots, eliminating 20,000 parking spaces.

Almost six inches of snow covered the lots by Friday afternoon. Forecasters predict up to six more inches overnight into Saturday.

The university says the lots are impassable for vehicular traffic. They are scrambling to find parking, including off-campus spaces with shuttle service.

Tailgating and tents are banned in all remaining lots to conserve space, though alcohol is not prohibited.

This is homecoming weekend at Penn State, with the No. 14 Nittany Lions and Gophers kicking off at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

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