Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.16 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	30 Mar 4:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Altoona PA

Today
High: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.