Temperatures will near the 70-degree mark today, but rain and cooler temperatures will return as the weekend approaches.

The National Weather Service indicated it was 43 degrees as of 6:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and fair skies were reported.

Partly sunny skies are expected today, with a high near 69. Mostly cloudy skies will follow into tonight, with a low around 56.

Rain is likely on Thursday, along with a possible thunderstorm in the afternoon. Up a to a quarter of an inch of total rainfall is possible, and the high will be near 64.

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A 30 percent chance of showers is predicted for Thursday night before 9 p.m. The low will be around 43.

Sunny skies will round out the week on Friday, with a high near 49. Mostly clear skies will follow into Friday night, with a low around 33.

Be sure to check out the Times Leader’s weather page for up-to-date forecast information and radar!

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By Travis Kellar

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