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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

40°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (999.2 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 12 Nov 8:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Plains PA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 31. North wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 9am. High near 43. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °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 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 31. North wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 9am. High near 43. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Plains PA
 41.27°N 75.84°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
4:47 pm EST Nov 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Nov 12, 2026-6pm EST Nov 19, 2026
 
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