Weather Planner: Thursday, October 1, 2026

finger lakes weather forecast thursday october 1 2026 clouds with some bright spots above an early fall hill with an expansive grass field in front
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Weather Planner: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Thursday will be another mild day with southerly winds blowing steadily throughout the day. Sunshine will be limited and mainly in the afternoon, while scattered rain showers will be most likely during the morning. Highs will be in the low and mid 70s, with overnight temperatures well into the 60s. Additional rain ahead of a cold front may being to work into the area from the northwest well after midnight and especially into Friday morning.

Early Morning (3-7 AM)

Cloudy.

Scattered showers.

South winds 5-10 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.

Morning (7-11 AM)

Cloudy.

Scattered showers.

South winds 5-10 mph.

Temperatures rising to the low and mid 60s.

Midday (11 AM-1 PM)

Mostly cloudy.

A few lingering showers.

South winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s.

Afternoon (1-5 PM)

Clouds and some sun from time to time.

Very small chance for a shower.

South and southwest winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures in the low and mid 70s.

Late Afternoon (5-7 PM)

Clouds and some sun from time to time.

Very small chance for a shower.

Southwest winds around 10 mph.

Temperatures mainly in the low 70s with a few upper 60s.

Evening (7-11 PM)

Cloudy.

No precipitation is expected.

Southwest winds 10-15 mph.

Temperatures between 65-70 degrees.

Overnight (11 PM-3 AM)

Cloudy.

Maybe a few showers, especially late in the northwestern FLX.

Southwest winds 10-15 mph.

Temperatures in the mid and upper 60s.

 

Friday Preview

Cloudy with periods of light rain. Highs in the mid and upper 60s, but starting to drop in the afternoon.

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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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