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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

Schuylkill County/Joe Zerbey Airport (KZER)

Lat: 40.71°NLon: 76.37°WElev: 1730ft.

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 29 Mar 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gilberton PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gilberton PA
 40.81°N 76.22°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm EDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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