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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.

Areas of afternoon rain today and Saturday with showers Sunday and Monday

Today’s rain forecast continues to be refined, with rain expected mainly this afternoon and still over the southern areas. After a quiet Friday, showers and storms will increase Saturday afternoon. Showers will then linger into Sunday and Monday before some more dry weather for the middle of next week. Temperatures will continue to be in the 70s, though some areas may struggle to get beyond 70 degrees today and Monday.… Read More

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Areas of afternoon rain today and Saturday with showers Sunday and Monday

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Today’s rain forecast continues to be refined, with rain expected mainly this afternoon and still over the southern areas. After a quiet Friday, showers and storms will increase Saturday afternoon. Showers will then linger into Sunday and Monday before some more dry weather for the middle of next week. Temperatures will continue to be in the 70s, though some areas may struggle to get beyond 70 degrees today and Monday.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, August 20, 2026

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An area of rain Thursday will bisect the region with a sharp cut-off between rainier conditions to the south and dry weather to the north. For areas where it rains, it may come down steadily for a good portion of the day, starting in the morning and ending in the afternoon. Uncertainty remains in just how far north the rain will make it, though. Some rainy areas may see temperatures stuck in the 60s, while 70s are more likely to the north. A dry overnight is expected with some areas of fog and lows in the 50s.… Read More

Rain chances increasing for Thursday and Saturday

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After a few showers today, there is an increasing chance for some rain Thursday over the southeastern half of the region. Saturday, too, seems to be trending rainier and stormier. Showers are likely on Sunday and may linger into Monday. Friday, however, is looking completely dry. Temperatures will remain in the 70s during the day and mainly in the 50s at night.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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Wednesday will see another small weather system pass through. Scattered showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms will cross the region, especially in the midday and first half of the afternoon. By evening, skies will be clearing out. Temperatures will mainly be in the mid 70s with some warmer pockets possible in the Southern Tier. Humidity will be moderate with dewpoints well into the 60s. Cool, dry air will build in overnight with lows ranging through the 50s.… Read More

A few Wednesday showers; otherwise dry into the weekend

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Dry conditions are expected at least into the first half of Saturday with the exception of some scattered showers on Wednesday. Temperatures will not move much with highs in the mid and upper 70s. Humidity levels will generally be comfortable, though it may feel a little muggy on Wednesday and later in the weekend.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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High pressure will slide through the area on Tuesday, bringing quiet weather. Skies will be a mix of sun and clouds with almost no chance for rain. Winds will be gentle from the northwest, leading to less humidity than Monday but with similar temperatures in the mid and upper 70s. Clear skies are expected Tuesday evening before thin clouds move in overnight with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More

Weekly Forecast: Consistent temperatures, a few showers

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Temperatures throughout the week will be in the mid and occasionally upper 70s. Humidity levels will gradually fall, becoming quite comfortable for the second half of the week. Rain will be limited to occasional scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.… Read More

Weather Planner: Monday, August 17, 2026

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A weak area of low pressure will slowly move through the region on Monday, triggering scattered showers and perhaps a few afternoon thunderstorms. It will be humid and mild with highs in the mid and upper 70s and dewpoints only slightly lower. Winds will turn to the northwest, reducing humidity slightly late in the day. Most of the rain should end before sunset, though a stray shower cannot be ruled out overnight. Nighttime temperatures will fall back into the 60s.… Read More

Weekend Weather Forecast: Dry Saturday, some showers and storms Sunday

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High pressure will keep the weather quiet and dry through Saturday. Showers and storms are likely Sunday afternoon with lingering showers on Monday. Temperatures will remain very steady with highs in the mid and upper 70s through the weekend and into next week.… Read More

Weather Planner: Friday, August 14, 2026

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Friday will be very similar to Thursday with some hazy sunshine mixing with some clouds. A few late afternoon showers may pop up, but many areas will stay dry. Winds will be from the northwest up to 10 mph, but calm in the early morning and nighttime hours. Afternoon highs will top out between 75-80 degrees with comfortable dewpoints around 60 degrees.… Read More

Weather Planner: Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Thursday will have a mix of sun and clouds withย almost no chances for rain. Wildfire smoke high in the atmosphere will continue to create a hazy look but should dissipate late in the day. Air quality will only minor impacts. Temperatures will be in the same range as recent days around the upper 70s, as will dewpoints in the mid 60s. Partly cloudy to clear skies Thursday night will drop temperatures to the upper 50s and low 60s.… Read More

Some afternoon, evening storms today, then a few dry days

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A small disturbance will bring scattered showers and storms this afternoon and early evening, but high pressure should then take over, keeping the area mostly dry into the weekend. The chances for an area of thunderstorms later Sunday continues to consistently show on the models, though the details remain sketchy this far in advance. Temperatures will generally stay in the mid and upper 70s.… Read More

Weather Planner: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Wednesday’s weather will have a mix of sun and clouds. A small bundle of atmospheric energy may move in during the afternoon, but marginal conditions for thunderstorm development will be in place. A few showers and storms may pop up, or it may just stay mostly dry. If humidity levels are a bit higher than expected, a more organized complex with some locally strong winds is on the edge of possibility. Afternoon highs will be similar to the last couple of days, mainly in the upper 70s and low 80s. Wednesday night will be quiet with lows mainly in the low 60s. Winds will be light throughout the day.… Read More

A couple uncertain mid-week chances for some showers and storms

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Most of the weather over the next few days will be driven by small disturbances in the atmosphere associated with thunderstorm complexes, which leads to lower than average forecast confidence. That being said, most areas look dry today at least. It will remain mild and a bit muggy until some cooler, dry air builds in on Friday and Saturday. The weekend may be capped off with some late showers and storms on Sunday.… Read More

Weather Planner: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Our area will again be near the very edge of an active belt of rain and thunderstorms tracking through the Upper Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic region. Therefore, a stray shower or storm cannot be ruled out, especially across the Southern Tier. A thunderstorm complex passing to the south during the evening could spread some light rain into the southern half of the region as well, but this remains quite uncertain. Overall, most areas will be dry throughout the day and probably the night, too. Winds will be light from the northwest, reducing dewpoints slightly to the mid and low 60s. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.… Read More

Weekly Outlook: Active storm track heads south, allows cooler air in

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A belt of active weather will serve as a pathway for multiple thunderstorm complexes over the coming days, pusher further south and further away from the Finger Lakes with each passing storm complex. This pattern will allow cooler air to seep into the region as rain chances decrease, though no day this week is totally guaranteed to be 100-percent shower free.… Read More

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