Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Light Rain

64°F

18°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 8 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.46 in (997.4 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

Wind Advisory until March 17, 12:00am
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until March 17, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 68 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and sleet before 1am, then a slight chance of snow between 1am and 2am. The sleet could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. South wind 13 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain then
    Wintry Mix

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light southwest wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and sleet before 1am, then a slight chance of snow between 1am and 2am. The sleet could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. South wind 13 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkes Barre PA
 41.23°N 75.88°W (Elev. 650 ft)
2:12 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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