Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS61 KBGM 051155
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
655 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
After a cold day today, temperatures will warm up a bit for the
weekend, but still remain below normal. The weather pattern
will remain active, with several chances for light snow over the
next week as several clipper systems push through.

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.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/...
A pleasant arctic airmass has settled over the region, with
several spots clocking in with below zero temperatures this
morning. Winds have weakened overnight, so wind chills aren`t
too much of an issue. However, anywhere the winds can climb
above 5 mph this morning will experience wind chill readings
around -10F.

High pressure slides east of the region today and this will
allow warmer return flow to take hold by this afternoon, helping
temperatures bounce back some. However, highs today will still
be about 10 degrees below normal for early December as they top
out in the 20s.

Clouds will increase this evening and overnight as a weak
clipper system approaches from the west. The shortwave pushes
through on Saturday, but will lack moisture. It`s possible that
a dusting to half inch of snow falls across the I90 corridor,
but nothing significant.

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.SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
The zonal weather patter will see yet another fast moving
shortwave/clipper system push through the area later in the day
on Sunday. This system is looking a little more potent with the
latest model runs and will push another cold front through. A
widespread 1 to 3 inch snow will be possible Sunday evening,
with the highest amounts across Central NY. Also, behind the
cold front will be a reinforcement of arctic air just in time
for start of the work week.

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.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The aforementioned cold airmass will result in highs only in
the upper teens to mid 20s on Monday, followed by lows below
zero Monday night for some. Temperatures will start to moderate
closer to normal on Tuesday and a little warmer yet on
Wednesday.

We will remain in zonal flow through the week and another
clipper system pushes in midweek. The track of this system will
determine what precipitation will fall on Wednesday, with a
farther north track allowing warmer air to push in, possibly
bringing rain for NE PA. Luckily this is still 6 days away, so
plenty of time to sort that out and also any precipitation with
this system will be light. The good news about the zonal weather
pattern is that no significant storm systems are expected and
only minor snowfall accumulations will be possible, even though
we will likely see several disturbances continue to push through
during this period.

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.AVIATION /12Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
VFR conditions will remain in place through the early afternoon
at all terminals. Marine layer clouds will be pushing up from
the south and are expected to lead to MVFR/fuel-alt ceilings at
BGM, AVP and ELM this evening and overnight. There is the
potential for IFR ceilings at BGM and AVP, but confidence was
too low to include at this time. Winds will be relatively light
out of the south throughout the period, with gusts mainly less
than 15 knots this afternoon.

Outlook...

Saturday...Occasional restrictions possible in scattered snow
showers, mainly during the afternoon and especially at the
Central NY terminals.

Sunday...Restrictions possible as a frontal system and scattered
snow showers approaches the region.

Monday...Becoming mainly VFR, but lingering restrictions
possible at the Central NY terminals due to lake effect clouds
and/or light snow showers.

Tuesday...Restrictions possible in scattered snow showers,
especially in the afternoon.

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.BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...None.
NY...None.

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SYNOPSIS...MPK
NEAR TERM...MPK
SHORT TERM...BJG/MPK
LONG TERM...BJG/MPK
AVIATION...DK/MPK