Weather Planner: Friday, February 27, 2026

clear skies above a curving paved path through bare trees with snow and some grass flanking the path.
Sunshine will be abundant Friday as temperatures quickly warm from a cool morning to a mild afternoon. Breezy south winds will kick up after sunset, keeping nighttime temperatures well above freezing. [Photo by Mark Anbinder]

Friday, February 27, 2026

Sunshine will be abundant Friday as temperatures quickly warm from a cool morning to a mild afternoon. Breezy south winds will kick up after sunset, keeping nighttime temperatures well above freezing.

» If you are looking for information beyond Friday, check Thursday morning’s extended outlook post or check back for Friday morning’s extended outlook post.

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Mostly clear.

No precipitation expected.

South and southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures within a couple degrees on either side of 20 degrees.

Morning (7-11 AM)

Mostly sunny.

No precipitation expected.

South and southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures rising quickly into the low and mid 30s.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

Mostly sunny.

No precipitation expected.

South and southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures continuing to rise quickly, reaching the low and mid 40s for many.

Afternoon (1-4 PM)

Mostly sunny.

No precipitation expected.

South and southwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures mainly in the mid 40s with a few warmer and cooler pockets.

Late Afternoon (4-6 PM)

Mostly sunny.

No precipitation expected.

South winds increasing slightly to 5-10 mph.

Temperatures dropping to the mid and upper 30s.

Evening (6-10 PM)

Becoming partly cloudy

No precipitation expected.

South winds increasing notably with speeds near 15 mph.

Temperatures steady in the mid and upper 30s.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Partly cloudy.

No precipitation expected.

South winds increasing to 15-20 mph with gusts of 30-40 mph.

Temperatures rising back to the upper 30s and low 40s with a few cooler pockets holding in the mid 30s.

Follow Meteorologist Drew Montreuil:
Meteorologist Drew Montreuil has been forecasting the weather in the Finger Lakes region since 2006 and has degrees in meteorology from SUNY Oswego (B.S. with Honors) and Cornell (M.S.). Drew and his wife have four young boys. When not working or playing with the boys, he is probably out for a run through the countryside.

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