Starting Thursday, motorists will need to make ‘lane decision’ on I-81 North prior to Exit 175

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Lane split on Interstate 81 North causing heavy congestion between Wilkes-Barre and Pittston

<p>Cooler temperatures will lift this morning leaving a sunny, pleasant day for your Thursday.</p><p>At 6:54 a.m., the National Weather Service indicated it was 40 degrees at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.</p><p>Today will be sunny with a high near 61 and no chance of rain throughout the day. There is a chance of showers, mainly after midnight, which may total a tenth of an inch. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.</p><p>You&#8217;ll see a chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m., on Friday. The high will be near 58 degrees with partly sunny skies. Friday night football may take a hit once again. With a low near 39 degrees, fans of local high school teams should bundle up for the first time this season. There is a 30 percent chance of rain with a slight wind.</p><p>The weekend starts with a slight chance of showers on Saturday with mostly sunny skies and a high near 51. There will be a northwest wind from 6 to 14 miles per hour. Make sure you take care of those outdoor plants before the weekend as the low on Saturday night will be around 31.</p><p>Be sure to check out our <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/weather" target="_blank">weather page</a> for the up-to-date forecast and radar!</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Nick Wagner</p><p>nwagner@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Nick Wagner at 570-991-6406 or on Twitter @Dispatch_Nick</p></shirttailMeta></div>

A pleasant, sunny day expected for the Wyoming Valley on Thursday