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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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 3 Feb 11:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Birchtown PA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Birchtown PA
 41.66°N 75.53°W (Elev. 1785 ft)
Last Update:
11:27 am EST Feb 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Feb 3, 2026-6pm EST Feb 9, 2026
 
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