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Weather is complex, and often, a simple graphic does not tell the whole story.

That is why Finger Lakes Weather meteorologist Drew Montreuil blogs frequently.

From detailed forecast discussions and recapping recent weather events, to looking beyond our region at what the weather is doing elsewhere, to teaching about the weather in an easy to understand format, Finger Lakes Weather offers four different blogs.

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Local Weather Forecasts

Weather forecasts for the Finger Lakes and surrounding areas.

Weather Planner: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds withย almost no chances for rain. Wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere will continue to create a hazy look but should dissipate late in the day. Air quality will only minor impacts. Temperatures will be in the same range as recent days around the upper 70s, as will dewpoints in the mid 60s. Partly cloudy to clear skies Thursday night will drop temperatures to the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More

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Company updates, announcements, and weather event summaries.

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Weather Education

Easy to understand explainations of how the weather works.

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Weather Outside the FLX

Significant weather events happening outside the Finger Lakes.

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Weather Planner: Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds withย almost no chances for rain. Wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere will continue to create a hazy look but should dissipate late in the day. Air quality will only minor impacts. Temperatures will be in the same range as recent days around the upper 70s, as will dewpoints in the mid 60s. Partly cloudy to clear skies Thursday night will drop temperatures to the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More

Some afternoon, evening storms today, then a few dry days

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A small disturbance will bring scattered showers and storms this afternoon and early evening, but high pressure should then take over, keeping the area mostly dry into the weekend. The chances for an area of thunderstorms later Sunday continues to consistently show on the models, though the details remain sketchy this far in advance. Temperatures will generally stay in the mid and upper 70s.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Wednesday’s weather will have a mix of sun and clouds. A small bundle of atmospheric energy may move in during the afternoon, but marginal conditions for thunderstorm development will be in place. A few showers and storms may pop up, or it may just stay mostly dry. If humidity levels are a bit higher than expected, a more organized complex with some locally strong winds is on the edge of possibility. Afternoon highs will be similar to the last couple of days, mainly in the upper 70s and low 80s. Wednesday night will be quiet with lows mainly in the low 60s. Winds will be light throughout the day.… Read More

A couple uncertain mid-week chances for some showers and storms

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Most of the weather over the next few days will be driven by small disturbances in the atmosphere associated with thunderstorm complexes, which leads to lower than average forecast confidence. That being said, most areas look dry today at least. It will remain mild and a bit muggy until some cooler, dry air builds in on Friday and Saturday. The weekend may be capped off with some late showers and storms on Sunday.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Our area will again be near the very edge of an active belt of rain and thunderstorms tracking through the Upper Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic region. Therefore, a stray shower or storm cannot be ruled out, especially across the Southern Tier. A thunderstorm complex passing to the south during the evening could spread some light rain into the southern half of the region as well, but this remains quite uncertain. Overall, most areas will be dry throughout the day and probably the night, too. Winds will be light from the northwest, reducing dewpoints slightly to the mid and low 60s. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.… Read More

Weekly Outlook: Active storm track heads south, allows cooler air in

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A belt of active weather will serve as a pathway for multiple thunderstorm complexes over the coming days, pusher further south and further away from the Finger Lakes with each passing storm complex. This pattern will allow cooler air to seep into the region as rain chances decrease, though no day this week is totally guaranteed to be 100-percent shower free.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, August 10, 2026

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Monday’s weather is a bit uncertain in how it will unfold, particularly in the later afternoon hours. At least a few scattered showers will pass through during the morning. Depending on how the atmosphere recovers, and what sort of subtle triggering mechanisms are present, additional showers and storms may pop up during the later afternoon hours. The area with the best parameters for storm development will likely be over the southeastern Finger Lakes. Heavy rain and perhaps some gusty winds could accompany any storms that manage to pop up, but many areas may end up dry through the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 70s with high humidity with dewpoints around 70. Monday evening may also have some scattered showers or storms early on before activity wanes during the overnight.… Read More

Weekend Weather Forecast: Unsettled and humid Saturday, early weak cold front Sunday

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Warm and humid conditions will lead to more pop-up showers and storms Friday and Saturday. A weak cold front Sunday morning will bring a few showers and a brief dip in humidity. More unsettled weather is expected early next week, followed by cooler, less humid conditions but still some chances for rain.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, August 7, 2026

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Friday will be a very similar day to Thursday. Sun and clouds in the morning will be followed by some pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Not all areas will see rain, but a few localized area may see heavy rain and gusty thunderstorm winds. Highs will be in the low and mid 80s with dewpoints around 70. A quiet, partly cloudy night is expected with lows in the upper 60s.… Read More

Humid and unsettled weather into the weekend

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Pop-up afternoon showers and storms are expected the next few days, ending with a weak cold front passing through early Sunday morning. Temperatures will be warm and humidity levels high. Additional chances for rain will be possible early next week, followed by cooler and less humid weather.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Thursday may start off with a few stray showers, but the much higher chance for rain will come after 3 PM, when scattered showers and thunderstorms pop up across the region. Any storms will be capable of heavy downpours and some gusty winds, but severe weather and flooding are generally not expected outside of possibly some minor, isolated instances. It will be very humid with dewpoints into the low 70s. Afternoon highs will reach the low and mid 80s, but some heat index values may break 90 degrees. Winds, outside of any thunderstorms, will be light from the southwest. A warm and muggy night is expected with lows around 70.… Read More

Last (mostly) dry day before another unsettled stretch

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The majority of the region will stray dry on Wednesday, but showers and storms will be likely Thursday and Friday. Stray showers will persist through the weekend and into early next week, but at least that rain will be spotty and light. It will be warm and muggy through the weekend until a cold front sometime around next Tuesday ushers in a cooler, less humid pattern.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

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Wednesday will be dry for the vast majority of the region, but one or two stray showers or storms may pop up in the afternoon with a few more showers overnight. Humidity levels will be higher, combining with afternoon highs mostly in the mid 80s. Nighttime temperatures will stay close to or a bit below 70 degrees. Light south winds will be steady day and night.… Read More

Sunshine Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of a return to unsettled weather

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A break in the rainy weather is here, but will only last a couple days. Potentially slow-moving thunderstorms Thursday and especially Friday will bring a heavy rain risk as humidity increases late in the week. Showers will persist into the weekend, but there should be a reduction in how much rain falls, even though it will remain warm and muggy.… Read More

Mild temperatures much of the week with more unsettled weather later

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As low pressure pulls away today, humidity and cloud cover will decrease. Tuesday looks sunny and mild, and the majority of the region will stay dry on Wednesday, too. A muggy, unsettled second half of the week is expected, which may persist into the weekend.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, August 3, 2026

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Low pressure will gradually pull away from the area on Monday. The day will start out cloudy with some showers, but will gradually turn sunnier during the afternoon. Blustery northwest winds will develop, helping to reduce the humidity over the course of the day as well. High temperatures will be in the low and mid 70s. Monday night will be clear with nearly calm winds and lows between 55-60 degrees.… Read More

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