Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Apr 7:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Sproul PA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 51. East wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 51. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Sproul PA
 40.31°N 78.55°W (Elev. 2457 ft)
8:06 pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
8pm EDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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