Weather Planner: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Planner: Thursday, March 19, 2026

A weak weather system will pass through the area Thursday with some flurries and light rain showers. These will come and go, but will be possible throughout the daytime hours. Temperatures will be a bit warmer than Wednesday with highs around 40 degrees. Winds will remain light.

The evening weather planner posts are designed to help you prepare for the next day by provide quick, time-specific forecasts before heading out. This is not necessarily a post you need to read start-to-finish, but you can easily navigate to the time periods that will affect your day. If you are looking for information beyond the date of this Weather Planner, check back in the mid-morning to see if an extended forecast has been posted.

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Mostly cloudy.

A few stray flurries.

South winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures around 30 degrees, except across the Southern Tier, where upper 20s will be more likely.

Morning (7-11 AM)

Mostly cloudy.

A few scattered snow showers.

South winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures rising into the low and mid 30s.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

Mostly cloudy.

A few scattered snow showers.

South winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures rising to the mid and upper 30s.

Afternoon (1-5 PM)

Mostly cloudy.

A few rain showers, possibly mixing with some snow.

South winds turning westerly at 5-10 mph.

Temperatures peaking within a degree or two on either side of 40 degrees.

Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)

Mostly cloudy.

A few rain showers ending, possibly mixing with some snow.

Northwest winds around 5 mph.

Temperatures dipping to the upper 30s to near 40 degrees.

Evening (7-10 PM)

Some breaks in the clouds.

A few stray flurries.

Light and variable winds.

Temperatures in the mid 30s.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Some breaks in the clouds.

No precipitation expected.

Light and variable winds.

Temperatures in the low 30s.

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