Observed 3:10 PM MDT at KHEI
Scranton, ND weather
Sunny and 52°11°.
Today: low 22°−6° (likely 22°−6° to 37°3°), high 51°11° (likely 49°9° to 51°11°).
Now 52°11°
Sunny
- Wind
- 9 mph15 km/h
- From the west. Up to 9 mph15 km/h through 3 AM
- Dew point
- 19°−7°
- Dry, static shocks likely
- UV tomorrow
- 4Moderate
- Moderate 11 AM–3 PM · peak 4
Next 2 hours
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
Next 48 hours
This afternoonNear 50°10° · Clear
TonightDown to 29°−2° by 3 AM · freezing, low 29°−2° · Partly cloudy
Tomorrow morningUp to 44°7° by 11 AM · freezing, low 27°−3° · Partly cloudy
Tomorrow afternoonNear 46°8° · Mostly cloudy
Tomorrow nightDown to 32°0° by 4 AM · Rain midnight–6 AM (70%) · freezing, low 32°0°
Monday morningUp to 37°3° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (60%) · freezing, low 29°−2°
Monday afternoonNear 37°3° · Snow all afternoon (80%)
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3p | Sunny | 51°11° (likely 49°9° to 51°11°) | 51°11° | 0% | 8 mph13 km/h from W, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 24% | 0% | 3 |
| Sat 4p | Sunny | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 25% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 5p | Sunny | 49°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 49°9° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from W, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 29% | 1% | 1 |
| Sat 6p | Partly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 43°6° to 44°7°) | 44°7° | 0% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 36% | 57% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 40°4° to 42°6°) | 40°4° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SW, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 42% | 68% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 41°5°) | 36°2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 45% | 75% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 35°2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 49% | 80% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°) | 33°1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SE, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 51% | 74% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 38°3°) | 29°−2° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 53% | 77% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 31°−1° to 38°3°) | 27°−3° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 53% | 63% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 53% | 63% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Partly cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 36°2°) | 25°−4° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 55% | 54% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Mostly cloudy | 29°−2° (likely 29°−2° to 36°2°) | 24°−4° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 58% | 51% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Clear | 29°−2° (likely 29°−2° to 36°2°) | 24°−4° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 60% | 39% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Clear | 29°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 35°2°) | 24°−4° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 58% | 7% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Partly cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 27°−3° to 35°2°) | 22°−6° | 0% | 6 mph10 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 60% | 45% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Cloudy | 27°−3° (likely 27°−3° to 36°2°) | 20°−7° | 0% | 6 mph10 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 63% | 56% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 27°−3° to 37°3°) | 21°−6° | 0% | 7 mph11 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 63% | 57% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 29°−2° | 0% | 9 mph14 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 50% | 55% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Partly sunny | 41°5° (likely 41°5° to 43°6°) | 34°1° | 0% | 12 mph19 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 39% | 55% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Mostly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°) | 37°3° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 35% | 67% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°) | 39°4° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 32% | 70% | 3 |
| Sun 1p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°) | 41°5° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 30% | 80% | 4 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°) | 42°6° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 29% | 80% | 3 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 41°5° | 5% | 16 mph26 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 30% | 80% | 2 |
| Sun 4p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 41°5° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from E, gusts 20 mph31 km/h | 31% | 96% | 1 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 45°7° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°) | 38°3° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 36% | 92% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 42°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 35°2° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 45% | 97% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 39°4° (likely 39°4° to 45°7°) | 31°−1° | 5% | 14 mph23 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 52% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 54% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 37°3° to 44°7°) | 30°−1° | 10% | 13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 57% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Drizzle | 37°3° (likely 36°2° to 43°6°) | 29°−2° | 20% | 13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 61% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Snow | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 42°6°) | 28°−2° | 40% | 12 mph19 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 67% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 42°6°) | 27°−3° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 12 mph19 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 69% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 41°5°) | 27°−3° | 70%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 12 mph19 km/h from E, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 72% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 26°−3° | 70%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 12 mph19 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 75% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°) | 24°−4° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 78% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 39°4°) | 23°−5° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 85% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 38°3°) | 23°−5° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 82% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 38°3°) | 21°−6° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 18 mph28 km/h | 85% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 29°−2° (likely 29°−2° to 38°3°) | 18°−8° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 14 mph23 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 92% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 38°3°) | 20°−7° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 21 mph34 km/h | 88% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Snow | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 38°3°) | 24°−4° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 82% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 10a | Snow | 36°2° (likely 34°1° to 38°3°) | 26°−3° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 16 mph26 km/h from E, gusts 22 mph36 km/h | 75% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 11a | Snow | 37°3° (likely 34°1° to 38°3°) | 28°−2° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 16 mph26 km/h from E, gusts 23 mph38 km/h | 70% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 12p | Snow | 37°3° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°) | 27°−3° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 17 mph27 km/h from E, gusts 23 mph37 km/h | 67% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 1p | Snow | 37°3° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°) | 27°−3° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 17 mph27 km/h from E, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 64% | 100% | 1 |
| Mon 2p | Snow | 37°3° (likely 32°0° to 37°3°) | 27°−3° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 17 mph27 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 64% | 100% | 1 |
Days ahead
Today, Oct 24. Cloudy. High 51°11°, low 22°−6°. Typical 51°11° / 27°−3°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 51°11°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 36°2°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Mostly cloudy, 29°−2°Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: Sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. West wind 1 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 22, with temperatures rising to around 29 overnight. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
- High, likely
- 49°9°–51°11°
- Low, likely
- 22°−6°–37°3°
- Typical high / low
- 51°11° / 27°−3°
- Wind
- 28 mph44 km/h, gusts 45 mph72 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Snow. High 49°9°, low 25°−4°. Typical 50°10° / 26°−3°. Snow 0.04 in1 mm, 5% chance. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Mostly cloudy, 28°−2°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 48°9°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Snow, 38°3°40% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 32°0°70% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. East wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers between 10pm and 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then rain and snow showers likely between 2am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 48°9°–50°10°
- Low, likely
- 25°−4°–35°2°
- Typical high / low
- 50°10° / 26°−3°
- Wind
- 15 mph23 km/h, gusts 22 mph35 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Monday, Oct 26. Snow. High 39°4°, low 21°−6°. Typical 50°10° / 26°−3°. Snow 0–2 in0–5 cm, 80% chance. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Snow, 31°−1°60% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Snow, 37°3°80% chance · 1.1 in2.7 cm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Snow, 31°−1°60% chance · 0.3 in0.8 cm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 30°−1°30% chance
Official NWS forecast
Day: Snow showers likely before 9am, then rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Night: A chance of snow showers before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 36°2°–42°6°
- Low, likely
- 21°−6°–31°−1°
- Typical high / low
- 50°10° / 26°−3°
- Wind
- 16 mph25 km/h, gusts 25 mph40 km/h
Tuesday, Oct 27. Cloudy. High 45°7°, low 26°−3°. Typical 49°9° / 26°−3°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 31°−1°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 41°5°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Fog, 39°4°20% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 38°3°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 12 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 40°4°–46°8°
- Low, likely
- 26°−3°–31°−1°
- Typical high / low
- 49°9° / 26°−3°
- Wind
- 22 mph35 km/h, gusts 34 mph55 km/h
- UV peak
- 1
Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 55°13°, low 24°−4°. Typical 49°9° / 25°−4°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 39°4°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 54°12°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 41°5°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 33°1°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
- High, likely
- 53°12°–55°13°
- Low, likely
- 24°−4°–38°3°
- Typical high / low
- 49°9° / 25°−4°
- Wind
- 20 mph32 km/h, gusts 40 mph64 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 54°12°, low 29°−2°. Typical 48°9° / 25°−4°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Mostly sunny, 35°1°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 56°13°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 47°8°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 41°5°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 54°12°–58°14°
- Low, likely
- 29°−2°–36°2°
- Typical high / low
- 48°9° / 25°−4°
- Wind
- 18 mph29 km/h, gusts 40 mph64 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Friday, Oct 30. Cloudy. High 52°11°, low 30°−1°. Typical 48°9° / 24°−4°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 40°5°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 49°9°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Partly cloudy, 43°6°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 42°6°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 41°5°–58°14°
- Low, likely
- 30°−1°–45°7°
- Typical high / low
- 48°9° / 24°−4°
- Wind
- 20 mph31 km/h, gusts 47 mph75 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Saturday, Oct 31. Cloudy. High 46°8°, low 38°3°. Typical 47°8° / 24°−4°. Rain 0.11 in2.8 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 41°5°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Mostly sunny, 43°6°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 41°5°20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Mostly clear, 37°3°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 33°1°–53°12°
- Low, likely
- 30°−1°–48°9°
- Typical high / low
- 47°8° / 24°−4°
- Wind
- 21 mph33 km/h, gusts 33 mph53 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Sunday, Nov 1. Mostly sunny. High 47°8°, low 37°3°. Typical 47°8° / 24°−4°. Rain 0.07 in1.8 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Mostly sunny, 38°3°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 46°8°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 44°7°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 37°3°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 39°4°–55°13°
- Low, likely
- 27°−3°–47°8°
- Typical high / low
- 47°8° / 24°−4°
- Wind
- 23 mph37 km/h, gusts 37 mph59 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Monday, Nov 2. Partly sunny. High 52°11°, low 35°2°. Typical 46°8° / 23°−5°. Rain 0.36 in9.1 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Sunny, 39°4°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Mostly sunny, 51°11°20% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Partly cloudy, 44°7°20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 46°8°–59°15°
- Low, likely
- 30°−1°–40°4°
- Typical high / low
- 46°8° / 23°−5°
- Wind
- 22 mph36 km/h, gusts 44 mph71 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
The outlook
Today
Dry, high 51°, low 22°.
Tomorrow
Dry, high 49°, low 25°.
Monday
78% chance of snow, high 39°, low 21°, cooling off.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 45–55°.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (BIS) (opens in a new tab)
What changed since yesterday
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Radar
For your home
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
Heating this week
About 71% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
Heat-pump hours, next 7 days
- h below 47°F
- 44
- h below 17°F
- 0
- h below 5°F
- 0
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 6 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Comfort
Dry air outside (dew point 19°F).
Open the windows?
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Is this typical?
Oct 24, today vs a typical year
Today’s expected high is about typical for the date.
- Normal high / low
- 51°11° / 27°−3°
- Forecast high / low
- 51°11° / 22°−6°
- Record high
- 78°26° in 1948
- Record low
- 5°−15° in 2020
Last 7 days vs normal
On average 14°8° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
- +17°+9°SunOct 18
- +6°+3°MonOct 19
- +7°+4°TueOct 20
- +15°+8°WedOct 21
- +12°+7°ThuOct 22
- +21°+12°FriOct 23
- +20°+11°SatOct 24
Scranton weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sun & moon
Sun
Sunrise 7:22 AM, sunset 5:50 PM.
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min
- Losing 3 min 3 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 51 min less
- Golden hour
- 5:08–6:09 PM
- Morning 7:03–8:04 AM
- Blue hour
- 6:09–6:21 PM
- Morning 6:51–7:03 AM; first light 6:51 AM
Stars tonight? Poor
Clouds most of the night (about 58% cover).
Moon
Waxing gibbous
98% lit · growing
- Today
- sets 5:35 AM · rises 4:50 PM
- Full moon
- Oct 25
- New moon
- Nov 9
