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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.4 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 12 Nov 6:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilkes Barre PA

  • Today

    Today: Showers. High near 55. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 35. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am, then gradually ending. High near 41. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 55. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 35. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 9am, then gradually ending. High near 41. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilkes Barre PA
 41.26°N 75.87°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
6:29 am EST Nov 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Nov 12, 2026-6pm EST Nov 18, 2026
 
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