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Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.34°NLon: 75.73°WElev: 961ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 11:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cortez PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 49. South wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 11 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 49. South wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cortez PA
 41.45°N 75.45°W (Elev. 1512 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 am EDT Oct 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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