Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Lancaster Airport (KLNS)

Lat: 40.12°NLon: 76.29°WElev: 397ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.7 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 2 Apr 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lancaster PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 10pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lancaster PA
 40.04°N 76.27°W (Elev. 299 ft)
12:07 pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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