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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Sep 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Drinker PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear then
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
Drinker PA
 41.39°N 75.46°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
Last Update:
9:52 am EDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Sep 10, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 16, 2026
 
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