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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.

Cold front tonight brings a few showers, resets temperatures

After a sunny, warm Thursday, a cold front tonight will bring a few showers overnight and cloudy, cooler weather for Friday. Saturday will remain cool but with much more sunshine. Sunny, dry, and increasingly mild weather will be in place for Sunday and the early part of next week. A pattern shift with a chance for meaningful rainfall still looks possible late next week and beyond.… 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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Cold front tonight brings a few showers, resets temperatures

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After a sunny, warm Thursday, a cold front tonight will bring a few showers overnight and cloudy, cooler weather for Friday. Saturday will remain cool but with much more sunshine. Sunny, dry, and increasingly mild weather will be in place for Sunday and the early part of next week. A pattern shift with a chance for meaningful rainfall still looks possible late next week and beyond.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Steady southwest winds will drive temperatures into the low and even mid 70s Thursday afternoon with sunny skies. Clouds will increase late in the afternoon with scattered showers during the evening and overnight. It will be a mild night with temperatures in the 50s and even 60s for much of the time,… Read More

Temperatures warm ahead of cold front Thursday night

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Southerly flow the next two days will cause temperatures to climb, with mid and upper 60s common today and low 70s expected on Thursday. Friday and Saturday will be cooler behind a cold front which will bring just a few showers Thursday night and early Friday. Temperatures will start to inch up again on Sunday and early next week with more dry weather expected. Rain looks more likely late next week, though.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Clouds will be plentiful through Wednesday morning, though even then, some sun will filter through. The clouds will gradually dissipate during the afternoon. Light south winds will push temperatures into the 60s, with western areas generally warmer than eastern ones. Wednesday night will continue the clearing trend with south winds persisting. Overnight lows will mainly be in the 40s.… Read More

A bit cool today, but temperatures will be rising

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Temperatures will take a brief dip today thanks to a cold front last night. Most areas will top out in the low 50s, followed by a night in the 30s. Temperatures will start to rise again before sunrise, kicking off a trend that will send us to around 70 degrees by Thursday. A few rain showers are possible Thursday night, but otherwise, dry weather will persist into early next week. The weather looks more active and unsettled later next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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North winds on Tuesday will hold temperatures down with highs in the low and mid 50s. Sun will mix with some thin clouds much of the day. Clouds will start to thicken late and will continue to increase overnight. Temperatures will still drop into the 30s with only a whisper of a southeast wind.… Read More

Weekly Forecast: Warm temperatures, more dry, sunny weather

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Rain will once again be hard to come by this week, with the best chance for some showers coming Thursday night into Friday morning. Otherwise, clouds will come and go, mixing with sunshine, throughout the week. A cold front Monday will set up a cool Tuesday, but temperatures will quickly rebound and stay mild. The nighttime temperatures especially will be notably warmer than last week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, October 26, 2026

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Southwest winds Monday morning will warm temperatures quickly after sunrise. Clouds will increase in the afternoon in association with a cold front. A stray spit of rain cannot be ruled out, especially north of the Thruway, but measurable precipitation will be highly unlikely. Highs will reach the mid and even upper 60s. Monday night will see a steady drop in temperatures, especially as skies clear overnight, with lows reaching the mid 30s.… Read More

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

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