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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

69°F

21°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Aug 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Sciotavale PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Sciotavale PA
 41.54°N 76.29°W (Elev. 1896 ft)
Last Update:
8:05 am EDT Aug 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 31, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 6, 2026
 
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