Ralston, Pennsylvania Weather
Ralston, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Ralston, Lycoming County.
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About Ralston, Pennsylvania
Ralston sits in a valley where the land begins its serious climb toward the ridges, a place of deep woods and narrow hollows. It lies 18.5 miles north of Williamsport, PA (from Williamsport, PA: bearing 8°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south-south-east of South Union. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the weathered clapboard of the houses and the rough-hewn timbers of the few remaining barns. Sunlight, when it breaks through the thick canopy of oak and maple, filters down in soft, diffused shafts, illuminating dust motes that dance in the quiet stillness. The Loyalsock Creek, a ribbon of cool, clear water, tumbles over stones and fallen branches, its ceaseless murmur the dominant soundtrack to life in Ralston, a constant reminder of the water’s persistent journey. The landscape itself feels ancient, shaped by forces far older than any human settlement, its contours hinting at a wilder past. This pocket of Lycoming County holds a history tied to the bounty of the forests and the enduring spirit of its people. Once, the hum of saws and the rumble of logging wagons were more common sounds, as Ralston played a role in supplying timber for a growing nation. The legacy of those industrious days is subtly present in the sturdy construction of older buildings and the quiet resilience of the community. While the grand logging operations have long since faded, a connection to the land persists, seen in the small farms that dot the surrounding hillsides and the quiet enjoyment of the abundant natural beauty. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by a blend of agriculture, small businesses that serve the immediate needs of residents, and the quiet draw of the surrounding wilderness for those seeking a respite from busier places.
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| Location | Ralston, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.506465°N, 76.954132°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17763 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ralston, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ralston, Pennsylvania, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Ralston includes coordinates 41.506465°N, 76.954132°W, situated in Lycoming County. ZIP code 17763. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
