Weather Planner: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
On and off rain and thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. It will remain warm deep into the evening, but a cold front will eventually sweep through, ushering in much colder air by Thursday morning. Winds will be blustery throughout the day and night. There is a small chance for some strong winds in any thunderstorms.
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Early Morning (3-7 AM)
Mostly cloudy.
No precipitation expected.
South winds 5-10 mph.
Temperatures in the low and mid 50s for most areas south of the Thruway, with temperatures dropping through the 40s with northward extent.
Morning (7-11 AM)
Mostly cloudy.
A few isolated showers.
South winds increasing to around 15 mph.
Temperatures quickly rising to the low 60s with 50s north of the Thruway.
Midday (11 AM-1 PM)
Mostly cloudy.
Showers and thunderstorms possible.
South and southwest winds around 15 mph. A few gusts to 35 mph.
Temperatures mainly in the mid 60s with even the shoreline of Lake Ontario reaching the low 60s.
Afternoon (1-5 PM)
Mostly cloudy.
Periods of rain and thunderstorms.
Southwest winds around 15 mph. A few gusts to 35 mph.
Temperatures in the mid and upper 60s and slightly cooler along the Lake Ontario shore.
Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)
Mostly cloudy.
A few scattered showers.
Southwest winds around 15 mph. A few gusts to 35 mph.
Temperatures mainly in the mid 60s.
Evening (7-10 PM)
Mostly cloudy.
Potential for an early evening line of heavy rain, wind, and thunder… or more scattered, less intense showers.
Southwest winds around 15 mph. A few gusts to 35 mph.
Temperatures mainly holding in the low 60s, but starting to drop late in the west.
Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)
Mostly cloudy.
Scattered showers turning to flurries.
West and northwest winds 15-20 mph. A few gusts to 35 mph.
Rapidly falling temperatures into the 40s and 30s.
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