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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.

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Local Weather Forecasts

Weather forecasts for the Finger Lakes and surrounding areas.

Drier, warmer weather heading into the weekend, but rainy Sunday

There will be a few more scattered rain showers today, but Friday and Saturday will turn out dry. Sunday looks like a washout with rain throughout the day. Much of next week looks dry with just a couple small chances for scattered showers or storms. Temperatures will rise and fall with the passage of these weather systems, but will generally stay within 5 degrees, plus or minus, of the climatological averages.… Read More

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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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All Recent Blog Posts

Drier, warmer weather heading into the weekend, but rainy Sunday

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There will be a few more scattered rain showers today, but Friday and Saturday will turn out dry. Sunday looks like a washout with rain throughout the day. Much of next week looks dry with just a couple small chances for scattered showers or storms. Temperatures will rise and fall with the passage of these weather systems, but will generally stay within 5 degrees, plus or minus, of the climatological averages.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Clouds, drizzle, and a few showers Thursday morning will yield to increasing sunshine through the afternoon hours, though a few more showers and perhaps a thundery downpour will remain possible. Skies will clear during the evening with no rain overnight. Temperatures will be in the mid 70s for most with north-northwest breezes. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More

Another round of rain this afternoon, then a few showers Thursday

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Scattered morning showers will transition to more widespread rain this afternoon. A few more showers will be possible on Thursday before dry weather settles in for Friday and the majority of Saturday. Another rainy day may be ahead for Sunday.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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After starting mostly quiet, Wednesday will see rain spiral back into the area from the north with showers and some areas of widespread, steadier rain likely in the afternoon and evening hours. Flooding should not be a concern. High temperatures will struggle, and in some cases fail, to reach 70 degrees. A steady northwest wind will blow throughout the day and into the night.… Read More

Rainy days ahead as low pressure meanders through

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Areas of rain will pass through the region today and again on Wednesday. The threat for locally heavy rain is limited to today. Showers will extend into at least Thursday. The next weather system will then target the area sometime Sunday into Monday. Temperatures will drop with the clouds and rain, then work back toward 80 degrees by the weekend.… Read More

Wet week ahead with heavy rain especially likely Tuesday and Wednesday

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Rain will be possible every day this week, but the heaviest and most widespread rain will fall Tuesday and Wednesday. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to some mainly minor flooding over those days. Rain will become more scattered later in the week. Temperatures will be held in check by the clouds and rain, but humidity will be moderate to high throughout the week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, July 27, 2026

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Most areas will probably not see rain on Monday. However, a few stray showers and afternoon storms will pop up. With nearly calm winds, any storms will be slow moving and capable of very localized heavy rain. It will be slightly muggy with highs in the low and mid 80s. A little wildfire some from western Canada may filter in late with a small impact on air quality.… Read More

Quiet weather this weekend turns unsettled early next week

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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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