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Current conditions at

Altoona - Blair County Airport (KAOO)

Lat: 40.3°NLon: 78.32°WElev: 1467ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 9 Mar 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Altoona PA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 49. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers likely. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 49. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers likely. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Altoona PA
 40.51°N 78.4°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
8:05 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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