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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

49°F

9°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Oct 2:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cortez PA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Low around 49. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 8am. High near 56. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Low around 49. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 8am. High near 56. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cortez PA
 41.45°N 75.45°W (Elev. 1512 ft)
Last Update:
11:57 pm EDT Oct 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Oct 19, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 25, 2025
 
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