Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 7 Day Weather Forecast

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
725 PM EDT Thu Sep 24 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Trends continue to point towards a farther west track for the
retrograding coastal low, which will bring rain into the area
this weekend, especially on Sunday.

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.KEY MESSAGES...
1) High pressure will remain in place through Friday with
seasonably cool mornings.

2) A coastal low will move slowly east of the region this
weekend, which will bring some rain to the area, especially on
Sunday.

3) High pressure returns early next week with a gradual warm up
into mid week.

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.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

With high pressure in control, clear skies, and calm winds,
tonight will be another cool night. Lows are expected to be in
the mid 30s to mid 40s. Patchy frost will be possible in
northern Oneida County and the usual colder spots, but coverage
is not expected to be widespread enough for Frost Advisories.

Friday will be a similar day compared to today with highs in the
mid 60s to lower 70s. Some clouds may sneak in from an
approaching coastal low for the Poconos-Catskills, but otherwise
it will be another mostly sunny day.

KEY MESSAGE 2...

Trends continue for the above mentioned coastal low pressure
system to track a bit farther to the west and even begin to
retrograde into the area by Sunday. As a result, rain chances
were significantly expanded westward with the afternoon forecast
package. The heavier rain should remain east of the region, but
some locally moderate rainfall will be possible on Sunday as the
low retrogrades. Winds look to be breezy Saturday and Sunday
with northerly winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.

KEY MESSAGE 3...

As the coastal low begins to occlude and move out-to-sea Sunday
night into Monday, a general drying trend will be present. That
being said, cannot rule out a few lingering rain showers,
especially Monday morning. High pressure then moves into the
region Monday night through Wednesday. A shortwave may then
bring some scattered showers on Thursday.

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.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...

The main concern is the potential for valley fog at KELM
overnight. Forecast thinking is largely unchanged with similar
timing to what happened on Thursday (today) morning. VFR
elsewhere and after the fog burns off at KELM.

Outlook...

Friday night through Saturday morning...VFR conditions
expected.

Saturday afternoon through Sunday...Rain and associated
restrictions possible, especially on Sunday.

Monday through Tuesday...Mainly VFR.

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

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DISCUSSION...BJG
AVIATION...MWG