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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.

Weekend Weather Forecast: Rain from coastal low targets Sunday

After a sunny day Friday, a coastal low pressure system will gradually increase clouds on Saturday and bring in on and off rain showers for Sunday. Temperatures will remain about where they have been during the daytime with highs in the 60s, but nighttime temperatures will be notably warmer, mainly sticking to the 50s. North winds wrapping around the coastal low will be breezy or a bit blustery this weekend.… Read More

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Company updates, announcements, and weather event summaries.

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Weather Education

Easy to understand explainations of how the weather works.

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Weather Outside the FLX

Significant weather events happening outside the Finger Lakes.

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Weekend Weather Forecast: Rain from coastal low targets Sunday

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After a sunny day Friday, a coastal low pressure system will gradually increase clouds on Saturday and bring in on and off rain showers for Sunday. Temperatures will remain about where they have been during the daytime with highs in the 60s, but nighttime temperatures will be notably warmer, mainly sticking to the 50s. North winds wrapping around the coastal low will be breezy or a bit blustery this weekend.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, September 25, 2026

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As low pressure off the Atlantic Coast strengthens, the Finger Lakes will see another sunny day on Friday. North winds will be a bit more established, but still generally light. Temperatures will be similar to Thursday in the mid and upper 60s. A few thin clouds associated with the coastal low may sneak in late in the day or overnight, signaling a chance for some rain showers this weekend and especially Sunday.… Read More

Weekend weather starting to clarify with rain most likely later Sunday

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Sunshine will remain plentiful today and Friday before clouds start to increase noticeably on Saturday. A strong coastal low will send some rain showers our way later Sunday into Monday, but heavy rain is not expected. Winds will become breezy this weekend, especially Sunday into Monday, coming from the north. Temperatures should increase through the middle of next week, with unsettled weather late next week.… Read More

Sunshine continues, but weekend remains uncertain

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High pressure will continue to dominate our weather with clear skies for the next couple of days. This weekend, a significant low pressure system just off the Eastern Seaboard will meander up the coast. While heavy rain is unlikely in our area, whether we see any rain at all is still a major uncertainty. At a minimum, this system should bring us clouds and some breezy north winds over the weekend. Temperatures will remain steady with highs in the 60s. Nighttime temperatures over the weekend will be warmer thanks to the cloud cover.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Wednesday will be very quiet weather with bright, sun-filled skies and average temperatures. A steady east wind will blow throughout the day, occasionally jogging to the northeast a bit. Highs will reach the mid 60s, followed by nighttime temperatures in the mid 40s as clear skies continue.… Read More

A stretch of dry, sunny weather

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Dry weather with ample sunshine will dominate the rest of the work week. The weekend is a bit less certain due to an expected coastal low, but it still looks as though our region will be dry. Winds this weekend will be blustery from the north, though. Temperatures will be very steady with daily highs in the mid 60s for most areas.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Tuesday will be quiet as high pressure takes more control over our region. Expect sunshine, some thin clouds, and some fair weather clouds during the peak heating hours. Temperatures will only be slightly warmer than Monday with most areas in the low and mid 60s. Clear skies and light winds Tuesday night will send temperatures well into the 40s once again.… Read More

Weekly Forecast: Dry with the cool of early Autumn

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High pressure will take control of our weather this week, keeping rainy weather just to our south over the Mid-Atlantic region. Temperatures will feel cool, but will be close to the climatological averages as the autumnal equinox officially ushers us into early Autumn. Most days will have highs in the low and mid 60s with overnight lows in the 40s.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, September 21, 2026

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Monday will be another cloud and cool day with highs struggling, and in some cases failing to get much above 60 degrees. Some patchy drizzle may be possible, but actual rainfall is not expected outside of a few stray showers in the evening and overnight. North-northwest winds will blow steadily through the day but mostly with speeds under or up to 10 mph. Monday night will see temperatures drop to the mid and upper 40s with a few low 50s.… Read More

Weekend Weather Forecast: Cooler weather settles in for a long stay

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Temperatures this weekend will stay in the 60s for afternoon highs, setting a new precedent of what we can expect for the foreseeable future. Saturday should be dry, but Sunday may turn out to be quite rainy, especially through the morning hours. Next week’s weather is highly uncertain as far as rain goes, but temperatures will remain cool.
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Weather Planner: Friday, September 18, 2026

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Steady north-northwest winds on Friday will clear out the humidity and bring temperatures down slightly; dewpoints will be in the 50s and afternoon highs in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Skies will be sunny with some occasional clouds and no precipitation. Clouds may become a bit thicker at times after sunset, but will still alternate with clear patches. It will be a cool night with lows in the mid and upper 40s.… Read More

Some showers today as frontal boundary pushes south, cooler air starts to move in Friday

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Thursday will be humid with scattered showers as a frontal boundary slowly moves south through the region. Breezy north winds will set up for Friday, reducing the humidity and kicking off a stretch of high temperatures in the 60s. Another weather system will bring some showers on Sunday, but is trending further south, leading to a forecast early next week that is trending dry but cool.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Rain showers will be most widespread Thursday during the morning hours, when a few heavier downpours may also be possible. That rain will move east by midday, but a few more stray, light showers may pop up through the afternoon. It will be very humid with dewpoints approaching 70 degrees in some areas. Afternoon highs will reach the low and mid 70s. Thursday night, clouds will start to break up more and humidity levels will slowly drop. Overnight lows will be in the low 60s. Much lower humidity will settle in on Friday with sunshine.… Read More

Unsettled and humid mid-week, then cooler through the weekend

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A mild, humid air mass will pass through the Finger Lakes Wednesday and Thursday, leading to muggy conditions and occasional showers. North winds on Friday will clear the air with sunshine and much lower humidity levels, leading into a cool start to the weekend Saturday morning. Temperatures will then settle into the 60s for the weekend as some unsettled weather returns and persists into next week. … Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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A frontal boundary will wobble around the region on Wednesday, leading to stray rain showers throughout the day and shifting, light winds. Humidity levels will be notably higher and highs will be warmer reaching the mid 70s. Stray showers will continue in the evening, possibly become more widespread after midnight. It will be a mild night as south winds become reestablished with lows in the mid 60s.… Read More

Incoming weather system brings temperatures up despite chilly start

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A frontal boundary will gradually develop over the region, leading to some low chances for stray showers Tuesday night and Wednesday with a better chance for showers and storms on Thursday. This front will bring an increase in temperatures and humidity, especially Wednesday into Thursday. Cooler weather will prevail later in the week and into the weekend as the front passes. A few stray showers will also be possible this weekend, leading into a rainy start to next week.… Read More

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