Thursday, February 12, 2026
Morning lake effect snow will gradually wind down, but a few areas of snow showers and flurries will linger through the afternoon and into the evening.
Morning snow accumulations may approach an inch throughout the region with little else the remainder of the day. The exception will be southern Cayuga and northeastern Tompkins counties, where 2 or 3 inches will be possible throughout the day.
Winds will be lighter than yesterday but still a little breezy at times. Localized minor blowing and drifting of the snow is possible. Temperatures will remain fairly steady throughout the day in the low and mid 20s, then drop to the 10s tonight.
» For information beyond Thursday, check out Wednesday morning’s Outlook post. Note: Thursday may have a delayed morning Outlook or no Outlook post at all.
Early Morning (3-7 AM)
Cloudy.
Widespread snow showers with areas of steadier, heavier snow, especially across Wayne, Seneca, Cayuga, and Tompkins counties.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Temperatures in the low and mid 20s.
Morning (7-11 AM)
Cloudy.
Widespread snow tapers to flurries. Persistent snows and some squalls continue over Wayne, Seneca, Cayuga, and Tompkins counties.
Northwest winds 10-15 mph.
Temperatures in the low and mid 20s.
Midday (11 AM-1 PM)
Cloudy.
Localized persistent snows and some squalls continue over Wayne, Seneca, Cayuga, and Tompkins counties. A few flurries elsewhere.
Northwest winds 10-15 mph.
Temperatures adding a degree or two, but still generally in the low and mid 20s.
Afternoon (1-4 PM)
Mostly cloudy.
Light snow showers, mainly across southern Cayuga, and northeastern Tompkins counties. Stray flurries elsewhere.
Northwest winds 10-15 mph.
Temperatures in the mid 20s with a few pockets of low 20s.
Late Afternoon (4-6 PM)
Mostly cloudy.
Light snow showers, mainly across southern Cayuga, and northeastern Tompkins counties. Stray flurries elsewhere.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Temperatures dropping to the low 20s.
Evening (6-10 PM)
Mostly cloudy.
A few flurries over southern Cayuga, and northeastern Tompkins counties.
West-northwest winds 5-10 mph.
Temperatures dropping to the mid and upper 10s.
Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)
Increasing breaks in the clouds.
A few flurries over northern Cayuga and Onondaga counties.
West winds around 5-10 mph.
Temperatures dropping to the mid 10s.
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Gail Dalmat
Thanks again for these Planners! Interested how Seneca’s on the list for snow this time, pretty consistently through the day. No wide swings of snowbands.
PS, some urgent stuff has been on my plate for a couple weeks now. I THINK it’s almost clear, and I haven’t forgotten that I need to begin a paid subscription with you.
Meteorologist Drew Montreuil
Yeah the main snow is setting up just a bit further west than usual. It’s all just wind direction, and subsequently, how the air moves over Lake Ontario… and other bodies of water (or iced over water) upstream.