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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: Sunshine continues, temperatures warm

A new area of high pressure will build in for the weekend, keeping skies sunny with no chance for rain. Temperatures will be a bit cool on Friday, but will steadily warm through the weekend with mid 60s on Sunday and Monday. Another dry front on Monday will reset temperatures back to the 50s for the middle of next week. There may finally be a little rain in the forecast late next week, but with still minimal amounts.… Read More

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Company updates, announcements, and weather event summaries.

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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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All Recent Blog Posts

Weekend Weather Forecast: Sunshine continues, temperatures warm

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A new area of high pressure will build in for the weekend, keeping skies sunny with no chance for rain. Temperatures will be a bit cool on Friday, but will steadily warm through the weekend with mid 60s on Sunday and Monday. Another dry front on Monday will reset temperatures back to the 50s for the middle of next week. There may finally be a little rain in the forecast late next week, but with still minimal amounts.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, October 23, 2026

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Friday will be a bit cooler than the last couple of days with highs in the mid 50s behind Thursday evening’s dry cold front. Skies will be sunny through the morning, but some thin clouds may filter the sunshine in the later afternoon hours. It will turn clear again Friday night with lows dropping well into the 30s with pockets of upper 20s.… Read More

Temperatures take a small dip, then rise back up as dry weather persists

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A dry cold front this afternoon will bring a few clouds, but rain is unlikely for most. Temperatures will drop to the 50s for Friday, then climb back up into the 60s for the weekend. The cycle repeats on Monday with another dry front, a cool down Tuesday, and then a rebound for the latter half of next week. There may be some rain toward late next week and the following week. Until then, sunshine will continue to dominate.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Thursday will start out like the last couple of days: sunny with cold but increasing temperatures. Highs will top out in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees during the afternoon. Clouds will increase for the late afternoon with a few spits of rain possible across the region, but unlikely for any given location. Skies will gradually clear again overnight with lows making it well down into the 30s again.… Read More

Sunny, dry weather impacting temperature forecasts

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Dry air and clear skies are expected again today, allowing temperatures into the 60s during the day, but then causing a drop well into the 30s tonight. A weak frontal system will bring a few clouds and maybe a stray spit of rain Thursday, with a few more clouds on Friday. More sunny, dry weather is expected this weekend and into next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Wednesday will bring more of the same with sun-filled skies, light winds, and seasonable temperatures. All in all, it will be hard to notice any difference from Tuesday. Highs will reach the mid and upper 50s to near 60 degrees. Clear skies and light winds overnight will send temperatures back down into the 30s Wednesday night.… Read More

Sun-filled days continue, but temperatures slip

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High pressure will remain in control of the weather, bringing sunny days. Light north winds will lead to a gradual reduction in temperature. A cold front Thursday will bring a couple showers and set up a cool Friday. Over the weekend, temperatures will start to increase again with more sunshine.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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High pressure to the northwest will supply more sunshine on Tuesday, but with a northerly wind that will keep temperatures a bit cooler than Monday. A few places may reach 60 degrees, but most highs will be in the mid and upper 50s. A clear, cold night will follow as winds turn calm, allowing overnight lows to range through the 30s.… Read More

Weekly Weather Forecast: Lots of sunshine

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The weather will be very quiet this week, with every day but Thursday dry and sunny. A weak cold front on Thursday will bring some clouds and perhaps a few scattered showers. Temperatures will be mild today, but will slowly retreat the next couple of days. A bigger, but brief drop in temperature is possible behind Thursday’s front but remains uncertain. Temperatures will start to warm again by the weekend with more sunshine.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, October 19, 2026

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A strong areas of high pressure will be overhead on Monday, delivering clear, sunny skies and light winds. Temperatures will be mild with highs in the low and mid 60s. Clear skies will persist Monday night with lows mostly staying between 40-45 degrees.… Read More

Weekend Weather Forecast: Cold Saturday, frosty nights

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Cold fronts on Friday will bring gusty winds, rain showers, and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder. Cold air will build in Friday night, leading to the first few wet snowflakes in higher elevations Saturday morning. High pressure will then build in for an extended stay, with sun-filled skies Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and throughout next week. Temperatures will rebound quickly from highs in the 40s Saturday, though widespread frost and localized freeze conditions are likely Saturday night.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, October 16, 2026

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A strong weather system will impact the area on Friday with gusty winds and active weather. Showers and thunderstorms are expected early in the morning. As temperatures rise through the latter half of the morning, showers will become more sporadic. This will be the best chance for a few breaks of sun, too. Temperatures will top out in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees during the midday or early afternoon. Showers and storms will quickly redevelop over the area as the first of a pair of cold fronts passes through. A couple storms could be strong. Scattered showers will remain the rest of the afternoon and through the night as temperatures steadily fall, especially behind a second early evening cold front. By Saturday morning, temperatures will mainly be in the 30s with a few wet snowflakes mixing with lake enhanced rain showers.ย … Read More

Strong front Friday brings rain, wind, storms, and a chilly Saturday

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Thursday will be quiet, but Friday will be anything but. A strong weather system will bring gusty winds starting tonight and persisting through Saturday. Showers and a few thunderstorms are likely on and off Friday. Temperatures will briefly approach 70 degrees on Friday, but will fall rapidly through the night, reaching the mid 30s by Saturday morning. There is still a small chance for a few snowflakes to mix with showers early Saturday before high pressure builds in, turning skies sunny for the afternoon. That high pressure will become a dominating force, with sunny skies Sunday and throughout most of next week. Frost and freeze conditions are very likely Saturday night into early Sunday.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, October 15, 2026

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After a cloudy start, sunshine will gradually increase on Thursday, though it will continue to mix with clouds throughout the day. Winds will be light with highs in and around the upper 50s. Clouds will increase again by evening, as will southerly winds, causing temperatures to rise overnight after an initial early evening dip. Rain showers will be possible mainly after midnight.… Read More

Clouds along frontal boundary linger; Next system moves in Friday

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A frontal boundary will be over the area today, leading to cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop tomorrow as the front sags south, but rise again on Friday as low pressure lifts the front back to our north. Morning rain and a few afternoon thunderstorms are likely Friday along with gusty winds. Temperatures will drop rapidly Friday night with a few wet snowflakes mixing with rain showers early Saturday morning. High pressure then takes over with a stretch of sunny weather Sunday into most of next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Skies will be cloudy on Wednesday, but outside of some patchy drizzle and maybe a stray, brief shower, it will be a quiet day. Northwest winds will keep temperatures cooler than Tuesday with highs ranging through the 60s. Clouds will persist through the night with temperatures eventually getting down into the mid 40s.… Read More

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