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Current conditions at

Schuylkill County/Joe Zerbey Airport (KZER)

Lat: 40.71°NLon: 76.37°WElev: 1730ft.

Light Snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 22 Feb 6:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Branchdale PA

Winter Storm Warning until February 23, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until February 23, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 36. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Branchdale PA
 40.64°N 76.31°W (Elev. 1332 ft)
Last Update:
6:13 am EST Feb 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Feb 22, 2026-6pm EST Feb 28, 2026
 
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