Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Reading, Reading Regional Airport (KRDG)

Lat: 40.37°NLon: 75.96°WElev: 344ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1029.2 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 15 Mar 5:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mount Aetna PA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly between midnight and 4am.  Low around 45. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 68. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Rain, mainly between midnight and 4am. Low around 45. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 68. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Mount Aetna PA
 40.41°N 76.21°W (Elev. 476 ft)
4:11 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
6am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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