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Current conditions at

Wilkes-Barre - Scranton, Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport (KAVP)

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 12 Jan 9:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkes Barre PA
 41.23°N 75.88°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
4:58 am EST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Jan 12, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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