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Weather Blogging

Weather is complex, and often, a simple graphic does not tell the whole story.

That is why Finger Lakes Weather meteorologist Drew Montreuil blogs frequently.

From detailed forecast discussions and recapping recent weather events, to looking beyond our region at what the weather is doing elsewhere, to teaching about the weather in an easy to understand format, Finger Lakes Weather offers four different blogs.

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Local Weather Forecasts

Weather forecasts for the Finger Lakes and surrounding areas.

finger lakes weather 7-day forecast fri jul 24 | fri, sun and thin clouds low 80 | sat, sun and clouds mid 80 | sun, a few stray showers low 80 | mon, a few showers, storms low 80 | tues, rain and thunderstorms upper 70 | wed, morning rain mid 70 | thur, mostly sunny mid 70

24 Jul 2026

Quiet weather this weekend turns unsettled early next week

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: Forecast | 0

Dry weather is expected this weekend with just a small chance for a stray shower on Sunday. Temperatures will be warm with highs in the lower half of the 80s with low humidity. Rain chances will increase early next week, culminating in a chance for heavy rain and thunderstorms Tuesday. Dry weather and lower temperatures will take back over behind that system for a couple days.… Read More

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FLX Weather Updates

Company updates, announcements, and weather event summaries.

finger lakes weather forecast monday january 8 2024 high winds snow flooding tuesday

8 Jan 2024

No time to rest: Multiple weather hazards expected Tuesday (wind, snow, flooding)

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: FLXWeather News | 3

Wind warnings, watches, and advisories are in effect for the entire region for Tuesday, but areas of flooding and some snow will also be hazards to watch for. … Read More

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Weather Education

Easy to understand explainations of how the weather works.

snow covered trees behind a field and a gravel roadway

11 Dec 2023

Making a Snow Forecast: A behind-the-scenes-look using Sunday Night’s snow event

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: FLXWeather News, Weather Education | 1

A detailed look at the thoughtful, scientific process that goes into creating an FLX Weather snow map, using Sunday night’s snow event as a case study.… Read More

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Weather Outside the FLX

Significant weather events happening outside the Finger Lakes.

finger lakes weather tropical report monday september 14 2020

14 Sep 2020

Extremely active Atlantic Hurricane Season continues with five simultaneous storms

by Meteorologist Drew Montreuil | posted in: Outside the FLX | 1

The Atlantic Ocean had five named storms at once today for the first and only other time since 1971. [Read Time- 1:51]… Read More

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All Recent Blog Posts

Quiet weather this weekend turns unsettled early next week

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finger lakes weather forecast friday july 24 2026 thin white clouds mix with blue sky over Owasco Lake with the hill along the opposite shore running across the middle of the image.

Weather Planner: Friday, July 24, 2026

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Friday will be sunny with a few thin clouds, and warm with highs around 80 degrees. Humidity will stay low and winds will remain light. Clear skies are expected Friday night with a low in the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More

finger lakes weather 7-day forecast thu jul 23 | thur, lots of sun, a few clouds mid 70 | fri, sun and clouds near 80 | sat, sun and clouds low 80 | sun, a few late showers low 80 | mon, a few showers, storms low 80 | tues, showers and storms mid 70 | wed, sun and clouds mid 70

High pressure brings dry and sunny weather, warming temperatures

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A large area of high pressure extends across the Northeast and Midwest and will be our dominant weather feature for the next few days. Rain is not expected until a few stray showers late Sunday with a better chance Monday and especially Tuesday. Temperatures will warm into the 80s by the weekend but with humidity levels remaining low until a slight increase next week.… Read More

finger lakes weather forecast thursday july 23 2026 flowers grow along the shore of one of the finger lakes beneath a bright blue sky only interrupted by a couple small white clouds

Weather Planner: Thursday, July 23, 2026

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High pressure building into the region on Thursday will bring bountiful sunshine, low humidity, light winds, and mild temperatures.
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finger lakes weather 7-day forecast wed jul 22 | wed, clouds, sun, a few showers near 70 | thur, sunny, a few clouds mid 70 | fri, sunny, a few clouds near 80 | sat, sun and clouds mid 80 | sun, a few late showers low 80 | mon, a couple showers upper 70 | tues, showers and storms upper 70

Quiet weather into the weekend

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After cooler air and a few stray showers Wednesday, temperatures will become more mild by the weekend with dry conditions. A few more spits of rain may be possible by Sunday and Monday with a better chance for rain during the middle and latter parts of next week.… Read More

finger lakes weather forecast wednesday july 22 2026 a blanket of clouds with a few thin spots over one of the finger lakes as seen from the end with banks along both side extending to the horizon.

Weather Planner: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Low pressure will gradually pull away from the area on Wednesday. The morning will start cloudy with a few showers. Some breaks of sun will appear in the afternoon, but with a few more late showers possible. Breezy northwest winds will keep temperatures and humidity down. Skies will eventually clear Wednesday night, sending overnight lows well down into the 50s.… Read More

finger lakes weather forecast tuesday morning update july 21 2026 a lightning bolt splits the image, striking a distant hill with one of the Finger Lakes seen along the bottom of the image.

Scattered severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon: Morning updates

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A comprehensive and informative look at the severe thunderstorm risk today and its uncertainties and potential scenarios with the usual calm, expert analysis Finger Lakes Weather is known for. Please take a couple minutes to read through the whole post so you can navigate today’s weather with confidence and calmness.… Read More

finger lakes weather forecast tuesday july 21 2026 a dark and ominous shelf cloud is moving from left to right with some treetops visible in the bottom of the image

Weather Planner: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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After a few morning showers Tuesday, a strong low pressure and associated cold front will trigger scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms of a similar intensity to Saturday. Damaging winds are the primary threat but a tornado or two cannot be ruled out. Humidity will be moderate with blustery south winds and highs in the mid and upper 70s. Thunderstorms will diminish by the evening, but scattered showers will remain possible overnight.… Read More

finger lakes weather 7-day forecast mon jul 20 | mon, sun and clouds upper 70 | tues, afternoon strong storms mid 70 | wed, a few showers low 70 | thur, mostly sunny mid 70 | fri, mostly sunny upper 70 | sat, sun and clouds low 80 | sun, a few late storms low 80

Another round of storms Tuesday, but otherwise a quiet week

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Another strong low pressure system will bring a chance for scattered severe thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon. A few lingering showers will be possible on Wednesday, but the rest of the week looks sunny and dry with low humidity. … Read More

finger lakes weather forecast monday july 20 2026 blue skies and a few small fair weather clouds above a road running to the horizon from the bottom center to the middle of the image down and then up a hill. Some corn is growing to the left while grassy fields are to the right with forest in the background

Weather Planner: Monday, July 20, 2026

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Monday will be quiet and comfortable with low humidity and mild temperatures generally topping out around 80 degrees. Wildfire smoke is not expected to be in the area, so air quality will be good. Thin clouds will move in and blanket the sky overnight as southerly winds start to increase ahead of the next weather system on Tuesday.… Read More

Live Thunderstorm Updates: July 18, 2026

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Live expert severe weather updates with Meteorologist Drew Montreuil focused on the Finger Lakes region for Saturday, July 18, 2026.… Read More

finger lakes weather forecast saturday july 18 2026 air quality alert a shelf cloud rolls down one of the Finger Lakes with dark blue, grey, pink, and orange colors. A dock with a boat is to the bottom left.

Severe thunderstorms and unhealthy air quality Saturday

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Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday afternoon while air quality has once again become unhealthy from wildfire smoke. Please read the entire post to properly understand the situation, uncertainties, and how to stay updated with the latest from FLX Weather throughout the day.… Read More

finger lakes weather forecast friday july 17 2026 hazy skies from wildfire smoke over owasco lake and the opposite shoreline

Severe storms possible Saturday as smoke lingers

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Smoke will continue to impact air quality on Friday and through the weekend to varying degrees. A severe thunderstorm event is also possible on Saturday, especially late in the afternoon.… Read More

finger lakes weather forecast wednesday july 15 2026 air quality alert smoke casts an orange-red tint to the sky and causes distant trees to appear hazy

Wildfire smoke brings air quality concerns Wednesday and especially Thursday

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Smoke from wildfires in Canada north of Minnesota and Michigan will increase over our area today and especially on Thursday. Air quality will decline, and could be classified as very unhealthy or hazardous. Dry weather is expected until the weekend, when showers and storms become likely.… Read More

finger lakes weather 7-day forecast fri jul 10 | fri, a few showers, mainly south near 80 | sat, sun and clouds near 80 | sun, mostly sunny near 80 | mon, sun and clouds mid 80 | tues, sunny a few clouds near 90 | wed, sunny a few clouds mid 80 | thur, sunny a few clouds low 80

Dry weather builds in this weekend, continues next week

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After a cold front touches off a few showers on Friday, mainly over the Southern Tier, a period of dry weather will build in. Humidity will be low this weekend, but will increase along with the temperatures next week. A weak cold front next Tuesday night looks dry at this time, with a chance for the entire week to remain rain-free.… Read More

finger lakes weather 7-day forecast thu jul 9 | thur, a few late showers, storms mid 80 | fri, sct showers, maybe a storm near 80 | sat, some early clouds, then sun upper 70 | sun, mostly sunny near 80 | mon, maybe a shower mid 80 | tues, sun and clouds near 90 | wed, sun and clouds upper 80

Friday cold front sets up pleasant weekend weather

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A few isolated showers and storms may pop up late Thursday, with additional scattered showers on Friday as a cold front pushes through. Sunshine and dry air will dominate the weekend with comfortable dewpoints in the 50s. Heat and humidity will build back in next week, but much of the week should turn out dry.… Read More

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