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Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Fair

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.53 in (1037.2 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-18°F (-28°C)
Last update 24 Jan 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Altoona PA

Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 03:06am until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 10:00pm until January 26, 01:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 24, 03:06am until January 24, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 12. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow/Sleet
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 12. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Altoona PA
 40.51°N 78.4°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
1:05 am EST Jan 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 24, 2026-6pm EST Jan 30, 2026
 
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