Scranton Area Sees Warm February Temperatures

Overnight lows expected to stay above freezing all week, a rare occurrence this winter.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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After several weeks of below-average temperatures, the Scranton, Pennsylvania area is experiencing a warm-up with highs reaching the 40s over the weekend and overnight lows expected to stay above freezing all week long - a rarity so far this winter.

Why it matters

The warmer temperatures provide relief for residents who have endured a particularly cold and harsh winter, and could help reduce strain on home heating systems and prevent pipe freezing issues.

The details

On Saturday and Sunday, the Scranton area hit a high of 42 degrees, the first time temperatures reached 40 in more than three weeks. The Stormtracker 16 team is forecasting overnight lows to stay in the 30s all week, meaning they will remain above freezing every night through Friday. This would mark the longest stretch of above-freezing overnight lows since mid-October.

  • The warm-up began on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Overnight lows are expected to stay above freezing all week long, from February 16-21, 2026.

The players

Ally Gallo

Stormtracker 16 Meteorologist who provided the weather forecast information.

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The takeaway

This February warm-up provides a much-needed respite for Scranton residents who have endured an unusually harsh winter, and could help reduce the strain on home heating systems and prevent pipe freezing issues in the area.