What is today's weather forecast for Altoona, PA?

Today's forecast for Altoona shows a high of 60 degrees and a low of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of showers, mainly between 11am and 3pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Altoona, PA?

The 7-day forecast for Altoona shows highs from 34 to 60 degrees and lows from 22 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Altoona, PA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Altoona this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (40% chance), Thursday (30% chance), Friday (30% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Altoona weather forecast?

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Altoona, PA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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48°F
Feels Like 48°F

Humidity 96% Dew Point 47°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.53 in.

Solar Rad 152 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 1 mi. WSW of central Altoona
at 8:25 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

40%

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

30%

SatNov 29

SunNov 30

50%

MonDec 1

40%

TueDec 2

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 60°F to a low of 34°F, then recover to 36°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 44°F with lows around 28°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A Thanksgiving Day storm in the northeastern U.S. produced heavy snow in northern New England and upstate New York. Snowfall totals in Maine ranged up to twenty inches at Flagstaff Lake. Totals in New Hampshire ranged up to 18 inches at Errol. Gales lashed the coast of Maine and New Hampshire. A second storm, over the Southern and Central Rockies, produced nine inches of snow at Kanosh UT, and 13 inches at Divide CO, with five inches reported at Denver CO.

Altoona, PA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: A chance of showers, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Nov 28

Day: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

About Altoona, PA

Altoona ( al-TOO-nə) is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Altoona metropolitan area, which includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 122,823. Altoona was established in 1849 by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Having grown around the railroad industry, the city has worked to recover from industrial decline and urban decentralization experienced in recent decades. The city is home to the Altoona Curve baseball team of the Eastern League, which is the AA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team. They play at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona. The Altoona Symphony Orchestra has called Altoona home since 1928. Prominent landmarks include the Horseshoe Curve, the Railroaders Memorial Museum, the Juniata Shops of the Altoona Works, the Mishler Theatre, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Jaffa Shrine Center.

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